ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Pakistan: ECP decision to delay LG polls against court order, The Daily Times (2010)

On June 15, the Election Commission of Pakistan announced the decision to postpone local government elections to next year to wait for the electoral rolls to be updated. The Lahore High Court (LHC), however, believes that this decision is contrary to its former order. As a matter of fact, the LHC already directed the federal and Punjab governments to submit a schedule for local bodies’ elections by July 1st.

Thailand could hold elections in early 2011: minister, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the possibility for Thailand to hold elections in early 2011 as stated by Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya.

Thailand: Election campaign rallies not breach emergency decree: official, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses the election candidates for by-election in Bangkok who are able to campaign with emergency decree not lifted.

Thailand: Some bans may be lifted ahead of by-election, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses the consideration to lift some bans under the emergency decree to facilitate the by-election in Bangkok.

Indonesia: Human rights watchdog supports military vote, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the supports for military personnel to have the rights to vote in the 2014 elections.

Indonesia: KPU commissioners working term has to be firmly regulated: House speaker, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the regulation of service term for General Elections Commission (KPU) commissioners.

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Bahrain: Polls close in boycotted Bahrain elections, Al Jazeera (2014)

 

Journal of African Elections (JAE),EISA, Volume 15, n°1, June 2016

The Journal of African Elections (JAE) is an accredited, interdisciplinary, biannual publication of research and writing in the human sciences which seeks to promote a scholarly understanding of developments and change in Africa.

Lesotho to hold elections two years early, Business Day (2014)

Amid political and security challenges, the Deputy President of Lesotho announced that early elections would take place at the end of February 2015.

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Zambia: Mambilima urges Police to deal with offenders regardless of their political affiliation, Lusaka Times (2011)

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson, Irene Mambilima has raised her concerns on the llaegations that the police in the country have a soft spot for the ruling MMD. Speaking at the political party liaison committee meeting in Lusaka, she said the law should take its course regardless of political affiliation of the offender.

Foreign observers to monitor Algeria vote, Magharebia (2012)

This news article says that when Algeria holds legislative elections in May, the country will for the first time permit monitoring by international observers. The European Union and the African Union recently accepted Algeria's invitation to observe the poll. According to Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci, "the Arab League, the OIC and the UN "will join in this effort and...the Arab League and the OIC will do likewise"

Morocco: Benkirane government wins confidence vote, Magharebia (2012)

This news article says that Morocco's new administration can start action on its programme after winning a key vote in Parliament.

Thailand: Thai Election Commission urged to facilitate discussion on Internet, Xinhua News (2011)

This article discusses an adviset tohe election commision to provide facilitation and protection for citizen to discuss July 3 national election on the internet.

Thailand: July 3 election seems to be very much a family affair, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses candidates contesting in July 3 General Elections which many of them are the children and/or relatives of the member of parliaments.

Thailand: Campaign spending to reach Bt39 bn: Kresearch, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses report released by Kresearch which reported that campaign spending for July 3 election have risen from Bt21 billion (2007 election) to an estimated Bt39 billion.

Thailand: 5 parties accept to join debate, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses the acceptence of invitation to join a debate on the political parties’ policies by five political parties.

Thailand: The economics of election campaign posters, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses election campaign conducted by candidates through the use of posters and billboards and its budgets.