ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Electoral Dispute Resolution in Ukraine 2004, 2006 and 2007

In December 2004, in the middle of the Orange Revolution, the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) adopted major, systemic and controversial amendments to the 1996 Constitution, transforming Ukraine’s system of governance into a parliamentary-presidential republic. Unfortunately, the 2004 changes included numerous provisions that have, in practice, given rise to major conflicts both within the executive branch (the Presidency vs. the Cabinet of Ministers) as well as among the executive, legislative (Parliament) and judicial branches (including a running battle on the powers of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine). The 2004 amendments were, arguably, the prime legal enabler of the 2007 pre term parliamentary election.

East Timor Voters Go To Poll, VOA (2012).

This article discusses the voting for Timor Leste Presidential Election. The election is held on March 17 with 12 candidates participating.

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Malaysian authorities crack down on protesters, CNN (2011)

This article discusses the response from Malaysian authorities to the Bersih rally which call out for electoral reform. The authorities fired tear gas and arrested more than 1,600 people.

Malaysia gov't fights criticism after rally chaos, The Brunei Times (2011)

This article discusses Malaysia’s government fights to criticism which came from International rights groups and Malaysian opposition parties on the response to the political rally that call out for electoral reform.

Indonesia: Defending direct elections, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses direct regional elections for governors, mayors and regents in Indonesia.

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Kenya: Hassan nominated as IEBC chair, Daily Nation (2011)

The articles talks of the second part of the process of appointing the Chairperson and members of the Electoral Management Body. The Chair and eight of the commissioners have now been proposed for consideration by parliament before the 9 can be sworn in and begin the work of administering and managing of elections in Kenya.

Syria: Results of Parliamentary Elections announced, the participation amounted to 51.26 percentage, Syrian Arab News Agency (2012)

This news article says the Higher Committee for Elections on Tuesday announced results of the People's Assembly elections (Parliament) for the first legislative term under the new constitution where the percentage of the participation reached 51.26.

Libya election candidate killed in remote south, Chicago Tribune (2012)

This news is about a candidate for Libya's national elections who was killed in the desert south shortly after submitting his registration, security sources said, highlighting the North African country's volatility a month before the polls.

Maldives President Rules Out Early Elections, New York Times (2012)

In this news article, the president of the Maldives ruled out early elections during an official visit to India on Monday, citing the constitution, and declared that the soonest that a vote could take place was July 2013.

Thailand: Asian Women and Politics: The Family Connection, The Irrawaddy (2011).

This article discusses the women candidates for political leadership in the Asian region

Philippines: Medical workers' early voting sought, Manila Bulletin (2011).

This article discusses the proposed bill for early voting for significant number of workers who are not able to vote on Election Day due to their work schedules.

Malaysia: EC Briefs Foreign Missions On Malaysia's Electoral System, Bernama (2011).

This article reports briefing conducted by the Election Commission on Malaysia’s Electoral System to more than 60 foreign diplomats.

Malaysia: Parliamentary Select Committee Members Line-up To Be Announced Oct 3, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the set up of Parliamentary Select Committee on electoral reforms. The Election Commission (EC) prepares the memorandum on the setting up of the committee and its framework.

Malaysia: EC Pledge To Have Most Up-To-Date Electoral Rolls, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the voter registration for Malaysia 13th General Election.

Indonesia: Media ‘tends to take sides’ in local vote, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the inconsistency of the mass media in maintaining impartiality when covering regional elections in Indonesia.

Myanmar: Suu Kyi seeks MP seat in Yangon, The Brunei Times (2011).

This article discusses the possibility for Aung San Suu Kyi to participate in a by-elections in southern Yangon.