ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Carter Center questions Sudan election accuracy, BBC (2010)

This article is on a report issued by Carter Centre questioning the accuracy of results for the Sudanese Elections

Sudan arrests opposition leader Turabi, Gulf Times (2010)

The Islamist opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi has been arrested by the Sudanese authorities yesterday and closed his newspaper, party officials said, sparking a furious reaction from the country’s opposition.

Sudanese president starts new term amid boycott calls, CNN (2010)

This article discusses the call for a boycott of the inauguration of the president of Sudan as many international observers raise concerns over voting irregularities. The elections were established as a part of the 2005 peace deal and the article also mentions an upcoming referendum on southern Sudan independence.

Sudan's Bashir Sworn In to Another 5-Year Term, VOA (2010)

Omar al-Bashir was sworn in as president in spite of a controversial election that was questioned by international elections monitors.

Sudan’s partial re-run elections to begin tomorrow, Sudan Tribune (2010)

The Sudanese National Elections Commission (NEC) have completed preparations for the elections re-run that will take place in 33 national and state electoral constituencies after they were canceled due to various factors including errors on the ballots.

Sudan: Referendum can be conducted without demarcated borders - Machar, Sudan Tribune (2010)

This article discusses the possibility of holding a referendum on South Sudan's independence and self-determination before clear and complete boundaries are drawn.

Sudanese president submits cabinet formation to NCP, swearing-in expected Monday, Sudan Tribune (2010)

This article discusses the nomination of a new government following April elections marred by accusations of fraud.

South Sudan ruling party losses Jonglei’s election rerun , Sudan Tribune (2010)

This article discusses the provisional results that indicate that an independent candidate has won in Jonglei's election rerun.

Sudan:Workshop for Voter Education Evaluation in W. Equatoria ends in Yambio, Sudan Tribune (2010)

A two-day workshop evaluating voter-education for last April's general election was held. Poor voter education has been cited as part of the reason for low-voter turnout and mistakes at the polling stations.

Sudan Parliament Appoints Commission to Prepare for Referendum, VOA (2010)

Lawmakers in Sudan have voted to establish a commission to manage a referendum on the separation of the country. The commission will be responsible for, amongst other things, voter registration across the country.

Sudan: Widespread Abuses Bode Ill for Referendum - Hold Security Forces Accountable for Violations in April 2010 Elections, All Africa (2010)

A report from the group Human Rights Watch indicates that there were considerable incidents of human rights violations and electoral fraud during last April's elections. The concerns are especially significant in light of the upcoming referendum in the country.

Investigate election-related abuses, rights body tells Sudan, Sudan Tribune (2010)

Human Rights Watch has urged Sudanese authorities to take action against perpetrators of election violence during last April's presidential vote. The group issued a report that noted incidents of intimidation, restrictions on free speech and physical violence.

Sudan:Observer group pledges commitment towards Referendum, Sudan Tribune (2010)

The Sudanese Network for Democratic Elections (SuNDE) has pledged to encourage transparency and public confidence in the system by documenting and reporting its findings for the observation of the upcoming referendum.

Sudan slams negative position from referendum campaign, Sudan Tribune (2010)

The opposition forces' attitude towards the issue of 2011 referendum was criticized by a presidential adviser saying that they are not joining the government's efforts and campaign to preserve Sudan’s unity.

Ruling party warns against secession advocacy ahead of Sudan Referendum, VOA News (2010)

A prominent member of Sudan’s ruling National Congress Party (NCP) said any campaign or promotion of south Sudan’s secession contravenes the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), as well as the country’s interim constitution.

South Sudan opposition No 2 defects to SPLM, Gulf News (2010)

The deputy head of a key opposition party in south Sudan and other top officials defected to the ruling party yesterday 19 July, less than six months before a referendum on independence for the region.

African CSOs calls for free, fair referendum for Southern Sudan, Afrique Avenir (2010)

African civil society organizations (CSOs) on Tuesday urged the African Union Commission and the international community to redouble their efforts to make the impending Sudanese referendum free, fair and meet international standards.

EU Council conclusions on Sudan, EU (2010)

The Council of the European Union has issued a press release included conclusions on Sudan.

Sudan: Domestic observer group taunts NEC, calls for early referendum arrangements, Sudan Tribune (2010)

Sudan Domestic Election Monitoring and Observation Programme (SuDEMOP) mentioned in its latest report, that Sudan’s general elections fell below internationally agreed standards largely due to lack of transparency and proper coordination within the National Elections Commission (NEC),

Sudanese polls a milestone, says Ban, calling for greater expansion of democratic space, UN News Centre (2010)

Presidential and parliamentary elections in Sudan in April marked an important milestone in the implementation of the peace agreement that ended civil war in the country despite operational challenges, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report, urging both parties to the deal to continue their efforts to expand the democratic process.