ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Trinidad and Tobago: Jack happy with police Elections and Boundaries Commission plans, Trinidad Express (2010)

Jack Warner, the UN Congress chairman, congratulated the Police Service in Trinidad and Tobago for their work to ensure fair and incident-free elections on Monday.

Hong Kong: Protest Vote, The Economist (2010)

On May 16, all five of the pro-democracy politicians who resigned in January were re-elected. The conservatives, supported by the Chinese Communist Party, and the Democratic Party boycotted the elections.

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Papua New Guinea: PNG Opposition against reserved seats for women, Radio Australia News (2010)

This is an interview to Dame Carol Kidu, Minister for Community Development and women rights campaigner. The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Mekere Morauta, presented an amendment to the Constitutions to introduce reserved seat for women in the parliament, but this was highly criticized.

Burundi delays district polls to Sunday, Reuters (2010)

Elections scheduled to begin today, the first in a series of votes continuing through September, were postponed due to logistical problems with ballot papers.

Guinea Army Chief: Military Neutral in Coming Election, VOA (2010)

This article discusses that announcement from Colonel Nouhou Thiam that the army will remain neutral during the upcoming elections. It also mentions technical issues surrounding the election.

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Somali president reinstates prime minister, cabinet, Reuters (2010)

Somalia's president reinstated Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Sharmarke and his cabinet on Thursday 20 May after days of uncertainty following a parliamentary vote of no confidence in them.

Netherlands: Liar, Liar: government agency keeps Dutch parties honest, Radio Netherlands Worldwide (2010)

The Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) analyzes the promises that each party makes during the electoral campaign and tests their economic sustainability. On June 9, the Dutch people will vote for the general election, and the conclutions of the CPB will be decisive.

Solomon Islands:Sir Frank returns from Taiwan, Solomon Star (2010)

Governor General Sir Frank Kabui has returned from his trip to Taiwan. His announcement is needed to set a date for the anticipated elections.

Women in Parliament: Beyond Numbers. A Revised Edition.

This updated edition of Women in Parliament: Beyond Numbers Handbook covers the ground of women’s access to the legislature in three steps: It looks into the obstacles women confront when entering Parliament – be they political, socio-economic or ideological and psychological. It presents solutions to overcome these obstacles, such as changing electoral systems and introducing quotas, and it details strategies for women to influence politics once they are elected to parliament, an institution which is traditionally male dominated.

Malta votes to allow divorce, CNN(2011)

The article reports the results of the recent Maltese referendum, which suggest "the measure will pass with some 54% of votes in support of the introduction of divorce."

Latvian president moves to dissolve parliament in corruption row, Kyiv Post (2011)

The president of Latvia said on Saturday he would call a referendum on dissolving parliament because last week legislature blocked a lawmaker in a corruption probe.

Latvian President proposes dissolution of the parliament, BBN (2011)

Late in the evening of 28 May, the President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers announced live on national TV that he is proposing the dissolution of the Latvian parliament Saeima, writes news2biz.

Finland Sees Drop in Women Parliamentary Candidates, YLE News (2011)

The article discusses the April parliamentary elections in Finland. 39 per cent of all candidates are women, which is slightly less than in the previous elections in 2007.

Ivory Coast: UN warns of forgotten humanitarian crisis, BBC News (2011)

The article discusses violence and political conflict after Icory Coast presidential elections. Laurent Gbagbo is refusing to step down while Ouattara has been recognised as the winner of elections, which has led to violence and killing of 435 people.

South Africa: IEC warns against hurly burly, IOL (2011)

The South African Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has issued a strong warning against political parties campaigning within restricted areas. It is reported that this came as chief electoral officer, Pansy Tlakula addressed the National Assembly committee yesterday.

South Africa: IEC briefs Parliament on election, IOL (2011)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa had a meeting yesterday with the members of Parliament's portfolio committee to brief them on the preparations relating to the upcoming local government elections.

Botswana: Opposition parties sign on by-elections, Mmegi (2011)

Botswana opposition parties have agreed on the By-Elections Joint Committee. It is reported that the three parties seek to work together and challenge the ruling Botswana Democratic Party(BDP) in the by-elections between 2011 and the next general elections in 2014.

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