ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

South Africa: Opposition coalition on ID agenda, The Times (2010)

Independent Democrats leader Patricia de Lille has convened a national conference of her party tomorrow to discuss the realignment of politics.

Afghan Leader Asserts Control Over Election Body, The New York Times (2010)

President Hamid Karzai has moved to ensure that he can handpick members of an electoral monitoring commission, removing significant United Nations oversight of future elections.

Kenya's post election case up next at the Hague, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (2010)

Names were forwarded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as the Kenyan case dealing with the post election violence is likely to be the next to be addressed at The Hague.

Malaysia: EC Rejects Local Council Election In Penang, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Election Commission (EC) of Malaysia who rejected the proposal from Penang state government to conduct local council elections.

Malaysia: Do We Need Local Council Elections? Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the statement for clarification by Malaysia Election Commission's (EC) that it cannot hold local council election as proposed by the Penang and Selangor state government.

Myanmar: Voters Divided on NLD's Fate, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses survey of Rangoon residents conducted by The Irrawaddy on NLD participation in the 2010 Myanmar elections.

Myanmar: 15 More Parties to Register, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses list of political parties that have registered and are planning to register for the 2010 Myanmar elections.

Philippines: Over 24,000 inmates to vote in May polls, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses the 44 percent of nationwide total jail population who are expected to vote in Philippines 2010 national and local elections.

Philippines: Local election campaign begins, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses the start of 45-day campaign period for local elections candidates in the Philippines.

Malaysia: Do We Need Local Council Elections? Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the statement for clarification by Malaysia Election Commission's (EC) that it cannot hold local council election as proposed by the Penang and Selangor state government.

Top UN Briefing on Burma to Focus on Election Laws, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the meeting held by UN General Secretary as regards to Myanmar’s election laws, which bar political prisoners from participating for the 2010 election.

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Zimbabwe: Poll Plan Too Early, Says Zuma Aide, All Africa (2011)

The article discusses the mediation process in Zimbabwe. It is reported that Jacob Zuma's negotiators have told the ruling parties in the country that they should first implement their power sharing agreement before thinking about elections.

Portugal set to re-elect president, uphold austerity, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the latest updates from the electoral campaign in Portugal. Center-right and incumbent President Anibal Cavaco Silva appear to be leading the race (61.5%).

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St Lucia's UWP to hold mid-year conference, Jamaica Gleaner, 2012

The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) is planning to hold a mid-year conference amid calls for a major revamping of its leadership after it lost the November 28 general election last year.

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Belize: PUP and VIP express outrage over mass naturalization of immigrants, The Reporter (2012)

The recent mass registration of immigrants who have now become Belizeans with all the rights guaranteed under the Constitution of Belize, including the right to vote in elections, has been widely criticized by the Opposition People’s United Party (PUP) and Vision Inspired by the People (VIP).