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ACE Electoral News

New Zealand: Politicians 'should stay away from MMP campaign', Radio New Zealand (2010)

This article reports on the statements of the Justice Minister Simon Power about the campaign for the referendum on the Mixed Member Proportional system. Mr Power stated that in this campaign politicians should not influence the voters' decision. If the the majority of the voters will decide not to change the electoral system, the Electoral Commission will then consider minor modifications if needed.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations

"On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights the full text of which appears in the following pages. Following this historic act the Assembly called upon all Member countries to publicize the text of the Declaration and "to cause it to be disseminated, displayed, read and expounded principally in schools and other educational institutions, without distinction based on the political status of countries or territories."

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, United Nations

Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966. Entry into force 23 March 1976, in accordance with Article 49

Saudi Elections

Established by a group of professional Saudi individuals interested in the public affairs, this website provides electoral news from Saudi Arabia, Arab and world countries.

Singapore: Six Presidential Hopefuls, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses six presidential candidates who have submitted Certificate of Eligibility for the Singapore Presidential Election.

Indonesia: Parties Keep Finances Close to Chest, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the demand for political parties’ financial transparency. A study from Indonesia Corruption Watch reports three major financial sources for political parties, which are state funding, members’ monthly dues and donations from private companies.

Libya: UN and Government sign status of mission agreement, UN News Centre (2012)

In this news article, the United Nations and the Libyan authorities has signed an agreement establishing the legal framework under which the UN mission set up last year to support the country’s post-conflict reconstruction efforts will operate. The mission was established by the Council last September for an initiative period of three months. Its initial mandate was to support the National Transitional Council (NTC) in its reconstruction efforts after the end of the conflict, including restoring the rule of law, drafting a new constitution, promoting reconciliation and preparing for elections.

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Canada: Advance polls reveal unexpected record turnout, The Globe and Mail (2011)

The article discusses advance voting in Canadian parliamentary elections. Voting at advance polls last weekend was 35 per cent higher than in 2008.

Haitian CEP official questions election results, resigns, People's Daily Online (2011)

The article discusses the results of legislative elections in Haiti. According to Xinhua news agency, one member of the Provincial Electoral Council has resigned and is disagreeing with the council's decisions.

Sudan to Hold Darfur Administrative Referendum in July, Businessweek (2011)

The article discusses the administrative structure of Darfur area in Western Sudan. A referendum will be conducted in July on whether to divide three Darfurian states or keep them as separate units.

Turks and Caicos Islands:‘Don't mess with TCI’s voting system’, TCI Sun (2011)

A number of locals are rejecting proposed changes to the TCI's Constitution put forward by UK officials at a series of consultative meetings hosted by authorities from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office over the past week. One such change is that the TCI moves from a first-past-the-post electoral system to a proportional representation system.

Egypt: Voting in historic Elections enters second day, The New York Times (2011)

This news article says that Polls opened for a second scheduled day of voting on Tuesday (29 Nov), after unexpectedly large crowds of Egyptians defied predictions of bedlam and violence a day earlier to cast their votes in the first parliamentary elections since the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak.

Palestine: Palestinian president sets May 4 as date for elections in West Bank and Gaza, Washington Post (2011)

This news article says that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday (28 Nov), set May 4 as the date for general elections meant to end a long-standing rift that has left his people divided between rival governments in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Egypt: Elections: few incidents, many women at polling stations, Asia News (2011)

This news article is about the Second day of elections in nine governorates. In Alexandria the great turnout of women at the polls. Few incidents recorded especially in front of female electoral centres. Muslim Brotherhood give, oil, meat and sugar to those who vote. Tahrir Square demonstrations continue.

UN Urges Fair Elections, Political Prisoner Release For Myanmar, Bernama (2010)

This article discusses UN’s note to Myanmar to hold free and fair elections after the announcement of the date for general elections.

EU tells Myanmar world is watching its elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses European Union’s response on legitimacy of Myanmar’s general elections to be set on November 7, 2010.

Philippines: Vague election laws allow candidates to overspend, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses analysis of campaign finance regulations in the Philippines.

Philippines: Comelec rejects auto barangay polls, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s rejection to automation of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

Niger:New Constitution May Include Amnesty for Coup Leaders All Africa 2010

The new constitution may benefit people who led military coup in Niger. Mr. Ibrahim Yacouba, council official, stated to RFI that it was not the first time that such measure were carried out, in order to protect people who led military coup to ensure a good transition.