ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Zambia:EISA Election Observer Mission Report, Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections (2011))

EISA Election Observer Mission Report: Zambia Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections 20 September 2011.

Uganda:GENERAL UPDATE OF THE NATIONAL VOTERS’ REGISTER, EC (2010)

Whereas the period for the General Update of the National Voters’ Register was earlier indicated as 15th April – 15th May 2010, a new date has been set, and the exercise shall now commence from 3rd May 2010 to 4th June 2010.

Kazakh hails win, OSCE urges more reform, Reuters (2011)

The article reports that Kazakhstan's veteran leader Nursultan Nazarbayev celebrates his landslide re-election on Monday but Europe's main monitoring mission, OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission, said the vote was marred by irregularities and pressed for democratic reforms.

Kazakhstan: reforms necessary for holding democratic elections have yet to materialize, observers say, OSCE/ODIHR (2011)

The statement of OSCE/ODIHR observers said that April 3 presidential vote in Kazakhstan revealed similar shortcomings as those noted in previous elections in the country. The international observers noted that while the election was technically well administered, the absence of opposition candidates and of a vibrant political discourse resulted in a non-competitive environment.

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US outlines possible punitive measures against Belarus following flawed election, crackdown, The Canadian Press (2011)

The United States is outlining punitive steps it is preparing to take against Belarus if the country does not ease its crackdown on the opposition.

EU Foreign Ministers to decide on sanctions against dictator today, Charter 97 (2011)

The EU Foreign Ministers meet in Brussels on January 31 to adopt sanctions against the Belarusian leadership.

Myanmar: 'A step towards democratic change' , Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the composition of the Lower House and Upper House of Myanmar parliament and the election of legislative officers.

Thailand: Amendments need backing from 314 MPs, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses voting by legislators for the charter amendment t o accept or reject the 375+125 MP formula for the future general elections.

Thailand: Amend election laws before poll – pundits, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses a round table forum held by Bangkok Post to discuss the amendment of election laws and future politics in Thailand.

Malaysia: Make Voter Registration Compulsory - PAS Youth, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the call out to Malaysian government to make voter registration compulsory.

Indonesia: Dynastic Tendencies? The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the political dynasty in political parties and regional elections Indonesia.

Indonesia: Most regional elections problematic, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the call for revision of the law on election administration by the House of Representatives’ Commission II on home affairs and regional autonomy.

Indonesia: More Election Violence on the Horizon in ‘Peak Season,’ Poll Watchdog Warns, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the possibility of riots during local elections from June to July as stated by Bawaslu (Election Supervisory Board).

The Philippines' election: You couldn't make it up, The Economist (2010).

This article discusses the credibility of election technology in the Philippines’ presidential, congressional and local elections on May 10, 2010.

Philippines: Duly elected, Asia News Network (2010).

This article discusses the completion of the presidential canvass and the proclamation of the President of the Philippines.

Philippines: Comelec preparing for 3 polls until 2013, Malaya (2010).

This article discusses Comelec preparations for May 2013 midterm elections, October 2010 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, and August 2011 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao elections.

Philippines: Comelec to have independent party assess 2010 polls, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the plan to form independent party composed of international experts to review Philippines’ first nationwide automated elections.

Philippines: Comelec still prefers PCOS for 2013 polls, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses Comelec's preference to use Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in the 2013 elections.

Thailand: 3 independent committees set up for Thai national reconciliation, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses the set up of independent committees for investigating deaths in anti-government rally, charter amendments and media reform as part of a reconciliation roadmap.