ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Haiti election: Celestin and Manigat set for run-off, BBC News (2010)

This article reports on the preliminary results in Haiti. The electoral authorities announced that two presidential candidates received enough votes to go to a runoff election: Ms Manigat won 31% of the vote and Mr Celestin 22%. Leading candidate and pop star Michel Martell, on the other hand, received only 21%.

Malaysia: Students challenge political law, Today Online (2010).

This article discusses the call out from students in National University of Malaysia for students to join political parties or take part in political campaigns or demonstrations.

Cut Costs of Indonesia's Regional Elections, Activists Say, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses research result from The Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency on cutting down costs of regional elections.

Myanmar voter turnout 77%: state media, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses report of voter turnout of 77% in Myanmar November 7 election as stated by Myanmar State Media.

Yemen should delay proposed constitutional move: U.S. , Reuters (2010)

This news article is about urging Yemen by the US, to hold off on reported plans for a vote as early as Saturday on proposed constitutional changes, calling for the government and opposition to negotiate the electoral reforms.

Saleh Gains Preliminary Yemeni Approval to End Term Limits, Bloomberg (2011)

This news article says Yemen’s parliament gave preliminary approval to a constitutional amendment eliminating presidential term limits, a measure that would allow Ali Abdullah Saleh to lead the government’s campaign against al-Qaeda past the end of his current mandate in 2013.

Ireland: Fianna Fáil U-turn on Seanad looks to have sealed fate of Upper House, The Irish Times (2011)

This article discusses the possibility to hold a referendum to abolish the Seanad in Ireland. A senate had existed in the country since its Independence but was abolished by Fianna Fáil Éamon de Valera in 1936, but then reinstated in the 1937 Constitution. If the referendum will be hold together and approved by the electorate, it would require major constitutional changes.

India: 50,000 paramilitary troops to be deployed for poll duty, Sify (2011)

This article reports on the decision to deploy paramilitary forces to guarantee peaceful elections in various states in India for the upcoming assembly elections. The Home Ministry is currently holding talks with the Election Commission to discuss the possibility to deploy paramilitary troops in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.

India: Assocham for national fund for elections, The Hindu (2011)

This article reports on a proposal to created a national body for funding elections in India and to enforce ceilings for election expenses. Assocham, an industry body, presented this proposal to make political funding more transparent. According to this proposed law, political parties would be forced to make public corporate and individual donations, and on the other hand the companies will have to notify the Income Tax Department.

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Compliance Review: Final Report and Recommendations

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South Africa: ANCYL: Motlanthe’s our man for president, IOL (2012)

In this article, the ANC Youth League’s (ANCYL) names their first choice for ANC president ahead of the party's elective conference which is expected to held in December in Mangaung, Free State.

South Africa: Zuma’s offer to Motlanthe, IOL (2012)

In this article, it is reported that President Jacob Zuma has offered Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe the position of president of the country after the 2014 general election in exchange for Motlante not challenging Zuma in the November 2012 elective conference. This will create two centres of power that would have Zuma run the party while Motlanthe governed the country.

Philippines: Comelec to abandon use of PCOS machines, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011)

This article discusses the Comelec’s decision to revert back to manual counting to settle poll protests and recounts. In November 2010, Comelec issued a resolution providing for the use of PCOS machines in dealing with election protests.

Indonesia: Lampung police to beef up security after tight elections, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the increasing security after the released of quick counts in regional elections in Lampung, Indonesia. The security measurements were conducted due to fear of conflicts between supporter groups.

Angola: Presidential system more encompassing in terms of powers, ANGOP (2010)

The article discusses the presidential-parliamentary system adopted by the Angolan Constitution. This new constitution was passed on 21 January 2010 by the National Assembly of Angola and it replaces the Constitution of 1992.

Widespread Fraud Is Seen in Afghan Elections, New York Times (2010)

The preliminary results of the Afghanistan parliamentary elections last September 18, which were due to be announced last Sunday, were postponed. It is reported that fraud was pervasive and nearly 25 per cent of of the votes, which translates into approximately 800,000 to 1 million votes will be nullified.

Kyrgyz Election Victors Travel To Moscow, RFE/RL (2010)

The article reports that leaders of at least three parties that have won seats in te new parliament have travelled to Moscow to discuss with Russia politicians their coalition building plans.