ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

EU Foreign Ministers to decide on sanctions against dictator today, Charter 97 (2011)

The EU Foreign Ministers meet in Brussels on January 31 to adopt sanctions against the Belarusian leadership.

Myanmar: 'A step towards democratic change' , Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the composition of the Lower House and Upper House of Myanmar parliament and the election of legislative officers.

Thailand: Amendments need backing from 314 MPs, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses voting by legislators for the charter amendment t o accept or reject the 375+125 MP formula for the future general elections.

Thailand: Amend election laws before poll – pundits, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses a round table forum held by Bangkok Post to discuss the amendment of election laws and future politics in Thailand.

Malaysia: Make Voter Registration Compulsory - PAS Youth, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the call out to Malaysian government to make voter registration compulsory.

Indonesia: Dynastic Tendencies? The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the political dynasty in political parties and regional elections Indonesia.

Indonesia: Most regional elections problematic, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the call for revision of the law on election administration by the House of Representatives’ Commission II on home affairs and regional autonomy.

Indonesia: More Election Violence on the Horizon in ‘Peak Season,’ Poll Watchdog Warns, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the possibility of riots during local elections from June to July as stated by Bawaslu (Election Supervisory Board).

The Philippines' election: You couldn't make it up, The Economist (2010).

This article discusses the credibility of election technology in the Philippines’ presidential, congressional and local elections on May 10, 2010.

Philippines: Duly elected, Asia News Network (2010).

This article discusses the completion of the presidential canvass and the proclamation of the President of the Philippines.

Philippines: Comelec preparing for 3 polls until 2013, Malaya (2010).

This article discusses Comelec preparations for May 2013 midterm elections, October 2010 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, and August 2011 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao elections.

Philippines: Comelec to have independent party assess 2010 polls, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the plan to form independent party composed of international experts to review Philippines’ first nationwide automated elections.

Philippines: Comelec still prefers PCOS for 2013 polls, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses Comelec's preference to use Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in the 2013 elections.

Thailand: 3 independent committees set up for Thai national reconciliation, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses the set up of independent committees for investigating deaths in anti-government rally, charter amendments and media reform as part of a reconciliation roadmap.

Thai PM calls for public participation in national reconciliation plan, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses Thailand's Prime Minister statement for public participation in making national reconciliation

Thailand: Reconciliation before polls, The Straits Times (2010).

This article discusses the statement by an envoy for Thailand's prime minister that the government will be dealing with social divisions before going to elections

Myanmar: Suu Kyi Says Burmese Have Right Not to Vote, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the right not to vote in the Myanmar election as stated by Aung San Suu Kyi.

Call for fair Myanmar vote, ASEAN Affairs (2010).

This article discusses the call for fair elections in Myanmar by senior U.S. State Department official.

Thailand: Yes to democracy, but no elections now: Thai PM, Asia News Network (2010).

This article discusses the possibility to conduct elections in 2011.

Thailand: 35% turnout picked for district polls, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses the voter turnout for council elections in 14 city districts in Bangkok.