ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Philippines: Comelec mulls live video stream of ballot printing, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the possibility of using live video stream in the printing ballots at the National Printing Office (NPO) for the 2010 Philippines national elections.

2009 Report on Cambodia Democracy, Elections, and Reform, COMFREL (2010).

This is a 2009 report from the Committee for Free and Fair Elections (COMFREL) in Cambodia which reviews the situation related to democracy and elections.

Violence marks run-up to Nigerian elections, CNN (2011)

The article dicusses eletion-related violence in Nigeria. Human Rights Watch reported that at least 77 people have been killed in riots related to coming series of election in Nigeria.

Ivory Coast rebels seize capital and march on Abidjan, The Guardian (2011)

The article discusses political conflict in Ivory Coast. The rebellious forces supporting democratically elected president Mr. Ouattara are now advancing on the largest city Abidjan. Power now seems to be slipping away from incumbent president Mr. Gbagbo who has refused to step down despite of the electoral defeat.

Portugal president seen calling snap election, Reuters (2011)

The article discusses early elections in Portugal. After PM Socrates resigned, the President is expected to decide today when to hold early parliamentary elections in order to elect the new PM.

Egypt Ruling Council Issues Interim Constitution, Sees Election This Year, Bloomberg (2011)

The article discusses Egypt's new constitution passed by a referendum on 19 March. The ruling military announced the interim constitution with its 62 articles today. It also announced that presidential elections will be held in October or November 2011.

Kazakhstan to re-elect leader for third decade, ABS CBN (2011)

The article discusses coming presidential elections in Kazakhstan. The incumbend president Mr. Nazarbayev is expected to win the election overwhelmingly and start his third decade in power. He has ruled the country since the Soviet era and gained 91 per cent of the votes in previous elections in 2005.

Kazakhstan: Kazakh opposition leader, activists protest early election, Central Asia Newswire (2011)

The article discusses opposition's role in coming presidential elections in Kazakhstan. The opposition leaders say they were given no time toorganize a proper campaign to challenge the incumbent president who is virtually certain to win.

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Thailand: Watchdog says amnesty pledges, vote-no campaigns acceptable, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article reports on the ruling of the Election Commission with regards to the vote-no campaigns by the PAD. The EC has has ruled it not illegal. However, they continue to encourage voters to exercise their rights and accept the results.

Thailand: Over 2.7m register for advance vote, The Nation (2011)

This article reports that over 2.7m eligible voters have registered to vote before the July 3 election, most of which are in Bangkok. The advance voting will take place on June 26 2011.

Nigerian Presidential Vote ‘Rigged,’ Says Opposition Official Voanews (2011)

In Nigeria, the debate over the credibility of the last presidential elections is still going on. In fact, the Congress for Progressive change, which is the main opposition party, is challenging the results and it is saying that they have sufficient evidence to prove the elections were “marred by irregularities”.

Thailand: EC insists it will police poll, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article reports on the statement of the Election Commissioner on policing the July 3 poll. The EC is said to take tough action against those who use threats to disrupt political parties’ election campaigning.

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Thailand: Advance voting registration June 13-17, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article reports that the EC has set June 13-17 for busy people to register for advance voting on June 26, ahead of the July 3 general election. Advance voting has been set for June 26 between 8am and 3pm.

Thailand: Police expect poll-related violence in 10 provinces, The Nation (2011)

This article reports that the police expects to see fierce competition in 10 provinces in the run-up to the July 3 general election. Violence is expected to break out in these provinces due to intense rivalry between political parties.

Jamaica:Police, soldiers vote December 22, Jamaica Observer (2011)

Jamaica's Director of Elections says police, military and election day workers are expected to cast their votes on December 22, ahead of the recently announced December 29 general election.

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Sri Lanka: Decrease in election related incidents - NPOC, Daily News (2011)

The article discusses election related violence in Sri Lanka local elections which are to be held on Thursday 17 March. The incidents have decreased compared to previous local elections according to the National Polls Observation Centre (NPOC).

Special counting officers for Sri Lanka's local government elections, Colombo Page (2011)

The article states that the Sri Lanka Election Commissioner's office has trained 3,000 vote counting officers for the coming local elections.