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ACE Electoral News

Strict regulations on taking photos at Sri Lanka's polling centers on election day, Colombo Page (2011)

The article describes the strict rules on taking photos and videos in Sri Lanka local election polling stations. Only occasions of the President and other high officers can be photographed.

Croatian president meets parties over elections, EU, AFP (2011)

Croatian President Ivo Josipovic held talks Friday with parliamentary party leaders in a bid to ease political tensions in the wake of a series of anti-government protests and calls for early elections.

Jordanian Cabinet approves law on independent Electoral Commission, Jordan News Agency (2011)

This news article says that the Jordanian Cabinet has approved a law governing the independent commission that will oversee and manage parliamentary elections. The commission will have 20 councils with a president and 4 members who will be appointed by a Royal Decree for 6 years that could be extended in accordance with recommendation of a committee that is headed by the prime minister and comprises Senate president, Lower House speaker and president of the Judicial Council.

Saudi Arabia: Women to run and vote in local elections without male guardian permission in 2015, Washington Post (2011)

This news article says that Women in Saudi Arabia will not need a male guardian’s approval to run or vote in municipal elections in 2015, when women will also run for office for the first time, a Saudi official said Wednesday (28 Dec).

Kuwait: Interior forms teams to fight vote-buying, Kuwait Times (2011)

This news article says that the interior minister has formed special teams with the participation of members of non-governmental organizations to combat vote-buying ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The decision comes amid allegations of rampant vote-buying in all the constituencies and accusations that "political money" was being used in a massive way to influence the outcome of the Feb 2 elections.

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Singapore: NSP first to unveil some candidates Out of five introduced yesterday, four previously from Reform Party and fifth formerly from PKMS, Today Online (2011)

This article notes that the NSP is the first party which introduces its candidates to the public for the next general election.

Philippines: Consultation on ARMM polls lauded, Manilla Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011)

This article discusses the consultation sessions among stakeholders and officials on the government’s plan to postpone the ARMM election scheduled in August 2011. Most of the attendants in the first session lauded the government and the Congress for the decision to hold such a session.

Belarus: Russia’s CEC to monitor Belarus’ parliamentary elections, Belarusian Telegraph Agency (2012)

Central Election Commission of Russia has received an invitiation and will observe the upcoming parliamentary elections in Belarus.

CIS election monitors working hard in Belarus, Law.by (2012)

CIS election monitors visited Belarus, observed and evaluated preparation process for the upcoming parliamentary elections and made.

Belarus: Macedonia representative to head OSCE/ODIHR mission to Belarus, Belarusian Telegraph Agency (2012)

Macedonian Nikolai Lozovik will lead OSCE/ODIHR mission in Belarus parliamentary election observation.

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Romanian Officials Resign Over Referendum, Balkan Insight (2012)

Resignations of Romania’s Interior Minister and his deputy followed the controversial referendum on the impeachment of President Basescu.

News Release — Canada Announces Observation Mission to Ukraine Elections, cic.gc.ca (2012)

Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism announced that they’re sending 500 observers for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine.

Zimbabwe: Mugabe says elections by 31 July, News24 (2013)

In this article, Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe vows to abide by a court ruling to hold elections before the end of July 2013.

Special SADC summit on Zim poll funding, News24 (2013)

In this article, President Robert Mugabe briefed his supporters upon his return from Addis Ababa that Southern African Development Community (SADC) is to convene a special summit on Zimbabwe to co-ordinate efforts to mobilise resources to finance the Zimbabwe's upcoming elections.

Lebanon: Hezbollah’s Raad: New electoral law should "take into account" everyone’s concerns , Now Lebanon (2011)

Loyalty to the Resistance bloc leader MP Mohammad Raad said on Saturday 19 November , that a new electoral law that takes into account “all Lebanese parties’ considerations” should be drafted ahead of the 2013 parliamentary elections. Lebanese parties are presently debating the electoral law for the upcoming 2013 parliamentary elections.

Singapore: Students to learn about S'pore Constitution? Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the proposal for mandatory learning for students about the Singapore Constitution.

Aung San Suu Kyi to Run for Burma Parliament, VOA News (2011).

This article discusses a statement from member of the National League for Democracy's executive committee that Aung San Suu Kyi will run for one of the 48 seats available in Myanmar's new Senate.