ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Egypt rejects Western calls for quick political transition, VOA News (2011)

In this news article; the Egyptian foreign ministry has rejected calls from Western powers for an immediate start to a political transition in Egypt.

Tunisia Islamist leader does not support an Islamic state, VOA News (2011)

In this news article; the Islamist leader Rachid Ghanouchi who has been in Tunisia's spotlight since returning to the North African country after more than two decades in exile.

Tunisia to keep election date, Magharebia (2011)

Despite calls by electoral commission chief Kamel Jendoubi to postpone the election for several months because of a fear of unmanagable voting conditions, the Tunisian cabinet declared the election dates will stay the same.

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Philippine: House OKs on 2nd reading bill on stiffer penalties for poll offenses, The Philippine Star (2011).

This article discusses a bill to increase penalties for election-related offenses in the Omnibus Election Code and Republic Act 8189 or the Voter’s Registration Act of 1996.

Philippines: Comelec, Senate 'coordinating' in poll fraud probes, GMA News (2011).

This article discusses the coordination of the Commission on Elections and the Senate to investigate alleged fraud in the 2004 and 2007 elections.

Indonesia: Governor poll will likely be in July: Commission, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the schedule for the Jakarta Gubernatorial elections. The date is set on 11 July 2012.

Tunisia: Islamists Lead Polls Before Tunisian Election, Bloomberg (2011)

This news article is about Tunisia, the first country to rise up in the so-called Arab Spring, which may also become the region’s first new democracy to vote an Islamist party into power. Ennahdha, an Islamic party legalized only six months ago, is the front-runner in the Oct. 23 vote to choose an assembly to write a new constitution, according to an OpinionWay poll released just before a pre-election polling ban took effect on Oct. 1. The party says it won’t impose its views on what is now the most secular country in the region.

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Ecuador: Ecuador's Rafael Correa under fire for media laws, BBC News (2012)

Rafael Correa has been Ecuador's president since 2007 but it is probably fair to say he has never had as much international attention as in recent weeks.

Malaysia: Proposal To Involve NGO Should Be Considered – Nazri, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the suggestion to have representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Election Commission (EC) in order to improve the electoral system.

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Thailand: False charges delay EC work, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses false complaints lodged after the July 3 election which caused the Election Commission to delay endorsement of some MPs elect. The Election Commission received more than 300 complaints against candidates.

Thailand: Yingluck, Abhisit 'to get EC nod', The Nation (2011).

This article discusses the second batch announcement by the Election Commission to endorse the remaining MPs elect. Election Commission member stated that Yingluck Shinawatra and Abhisit Vejjajiva are expected to be endorsed.

Indonesia: House to Rule on Party Electoral Threshold Level, The Jakarta Globe (2011)

This article discusses draft election bill on unsettled clause for parliamentary threshold and vote count method. The factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) had been unable to agree on the clauses and will bring it on plenary session for a decision.

Philippines: Election watchdogs call for ARMM manual voting, Vera Files (2011)

This article reports that election watchdogs call for manual voting in the ARMM region, arguing that automated system was “critically defective” in term of the use of technology, election management, and implementation. Manual voting is seen to more likely lead to accurate results.

Philippines: COMELEC resumes continuing registration, targets validation of 45,000 voters in Capiz, Philippines Information Agency (2011)

This article reports that the Philippines’ Comelec has resumed the voter’s registration to give citizens in the Capiz province the opportunity to participate in the legislative elections and local elections on May 13, 2013 elections. The voter’s registration starts May 3, 2011 to October 31, 2012.

Philippines: Comelec on Armm polls: We can only wait for one week, Sunstar Manila (2011)

This article reports on the statement of one of the Philippines’ Comelec’s commissioner that they need an immediate decision from lawmakers regarding the postponement of polls in the ARMM area or risk the possibility of suffering from delays and lack of preparation. House Bill 4146, which is looking to postpone the August 8 polls, is currently pending in the Senate.