ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Kazakh Senators Back Referendum To Extend Nazarbaev Rule, RFE/RL (2011)

The article reports that the upper chamber of Kazakh parliament has unanimously endoursed a plan to hold a referendum that would extend the term in office of President Nursultan Nazarbaev by another 10 years. The lower house already backed a similar bill.

Egypt election: Rivals claim run-off places, BBC (2012)

This news article says the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate for Egyptian president, Mohammed Mursi, is likely to face former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a run-off vote, according to partial election results.

Egypt election 2012 day two - live, The Guardian (2012)

This news article show that: • Muslim Brotherhood candidate strong in early vote tally • National suspense points to faith in integrity of count • Turnout picked up after a slow start; claims of irregularities

Myanmar: Investigations into Election Irregularities Put on Hold, The Irrawaddy (2011).

This article discusses the suspension of all legal cases submitted by political parties by the Burma Election Commission.

Myanmar top leader stresses building of new democracy system, Xinhua News (2011).

This article discusses statement by Myanmar leader Than Shwe on the democracy system adopted in Myanmar on 64th Union Day.

Thailand: June-end polls in Thailand if ... Today Online (2011).

This article discusses Thai Prime Minister’s statement to possibly hold elections by end of June if economy in recovery, Constitution is amended and peace prevails.

Thailand gets new laws ahead of early elections, Australia Network News(2011).

This article discusses the approval of constitutional amendments by the Thailand parliaments.

Russia protests: Gorbachev calls for election re-run, BBC (2011)

The article reports that Gorbachev, former Soviet Union leader, called for the re-run of the 2011 Duma elections due to the electoral frauds that occurred and the protests all over Russia.

Russian election commission to probe absentee ballot mess, Ria Novotsi (2011)

The article reports that over 500,000 absentee ballots handed in to the votes were not used during the elections. The electoral commission has to carry out an investigation on this issue.

Russian elections: ethnic Armenian representation reduced in Duma, The Armenian Reporter (2011)

The article reports that the Armenian minority representation in the Duma has been reduced in the past Russian election. There were 5 Armenian members of Parliament in the last Duma and they are expected to be between 2 and 4.

UNDP - Jamaica

This link leads to the United Nations Development Programme Jamaica country page.

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Lesotho: Basothos await exiled Thabane's address, SABCNews (2015)

Basotho former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Tom Thabane who is in exile is expected to deliver a speech from Free State province of South Africa.

Lesotho's Mosisili signs MOU with former PM, SABCNews (2015)

In this article, Basotho leaders, the Prime Minister, Pakalitha Mosisili and exiled opposition leader and former Prime Minister Tom Thabane are reported to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU is to facilitate Thabane's return to Lesotho.

Macedonia: Electoral Code (Consolidated Version translated and edited by IFES, Aug 2018)

ELECTORAL CODE Consolidated Version translated and edited by IFES Based on the Unofficial Version Drafted by the State Election Commission Professional Service (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 40/06, 136/08, 148/08, 155/08, 163/08, 44/11, 51/11, 54/11, 142/12, 31/13, 34/13, 14/14, 30/14, 196/15, 35/16, 97/16, 99/16, 136/16, 142/16, 67/17, 125/17, 35/18, 99/18 and 140/18)

Macedonia: Law on Political Parties (Consolidated version 2008)

Law on Political Parties (Consolidated version 2008), Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia” no. 76/2004, 5/2007, 8/2007, 5/2008.

Macedonia: Law on Financing of Political Parties (OSCE unofficial translation)

CONSOLIDATED TEXT 1 Law on Financing Political Parties ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia" no.76/2004; 86/2008, 161/2008, 96/2009, 148/2011 and _2012). Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Macedonia U.no. 36/2006 dated 08 March 2006 published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia" no.36/2006.

AfghanistanVotes.com

AfghanistanVotes.com is an independent website that offers election-related information. It contains accurate, up-to-date information about the electoral process, political parties, and candidates. A section is devoted to civic education. It will also provide election results. The website is written in English, Dari, and Pashto. The website is sponsored by IFES.

Constitution of Azerbaijan (1995/2002)

Constitution of Azerbaijan adopted in 1995, with modifications introduced to the Constitution as a result of Referendum held on 24 August 2002.

Election Code of Azerbaijan, 2005

Election Code of Azerbaijan