ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Turkmen Opposition Politician Allowed Into OSCE Conference, RFE/RL (2010)

The article reports that an exiled Turkmen opposition politician has gained permission to attend an Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) conference in Warsaw that he initially was barred from attending.

Georgian Parliament Approves Controversial Constitutional Amendment, RFE/RL (2010)

The article reports about the approval of constitutional amendments by the Georgian legislature. The amendments give grater powers to the Prime Minister and limit the presidential powers. Opposition believes President Saakashvili plans to continue Putin's path and take over the prime minister's position after completion of his second term.

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France: Sarkozy Set to Run for Re-election, Wall Street Journal (2011)

The article reports President Nicolas Sarkozy's intent to run in the next presidential election. It also touches on some of the important issues the election will revolve around.

Uganda police and opposition supporters clash , AlJazeera (2011)

Post-election violence in Uganda continues as demonstrators claiming the election was "rigged" clash with state police. President Yoweri Museveni was recently sworn in for the fourth time despite promising to retire from politics in 2001.

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Lesotho: Ban Lauds Successful Conclusion of Mediation Following Disputed Polls, AllAfrica (2011)

The article reports on the satisfaction by the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on the successful conclusion of a two-year mediation process in Lesotho.

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Expects Elections Within 12 Months, AllAfrica (2011)

Just few days after after being reelected as the party leader at the party congress last weekend, Zimbabwe's Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai has expressed his wish that elections in Zimbabwe be held within the next 12 months. But he said that this will depend on the consensus on an election date and the new constitution is agreed upon and supported in a referendum.

Burma (Myanmar): Law Amending the Political Party Registration Law (2011)

This document is an unofficial English translation of the 2011 law amending the Political Party Registration Law.

Indonesia: Privatizing democracy: A timely concept, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses political financing, democratic consolidation and corruption in Indonesia.

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South Africa: No interference will be tolerated - ANC, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the upcoming African National Congress Youth League's elective conference. The conference is expected to take place later this month.

Mediators in last-ditch bid to break Madagascar impasse, Mail and Guardian (2011)

The article reports on two-day meeting called by Southern African Development Community (SADC) to meet with the political parties in Madagascar.

Singapore: Tony Tan to run for President, Today Online (2011)

This article reports the registration of Former Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan to election department as candidate to contest in the presidential election.

Thailand: Thai protesters file complaint to disband pro-Thaksin party, Today Online (2011)

This article discusses about the demand of The People's Alliance for Democracy for the election commission to disband party ruled by Thaksin’s sister.

Thailand: Thai pre-election poll: Thaksin's party ahead of ruling Democrat, Xinhua News (2011)

This article discusses the pre-election survey conducted by Abac Poll which indicates the opposition party to win the July 3 general election.

Thailand economic group challenges election giveaways, ASEAN Affairs (2011).

This article discusses comments from Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) regarding economic policies campaigned by Thai political parties ahead of the July 3 General Elections.

Thai Ruling Party Stages Rally at Emotional Site, VOA News (2011).

This article reports the campaign rally by Thai Democrat Party that took place at the site of anti-government protests in 2010.

Time for Thai youth to show their political teeth, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses the participation of Thailand youth in politics ahead of the July 3 General Elections.