ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Ukraine parliament adopts amendments to presidential election law (Ria Novosti, 2010)

Ukraine's parliament, the Supreme Rada, adopted on Wednesday amendments to the law on presidential elections, canceling the two-thirds quorum required for electoral commissions' decisions to be legal.

Georgia: 12 Parties to Re-Check Voters’ List, Civil.ge (2010)

The article says that twelve political parties in Georgia have applied for taking part in the process of re-checking voters’ lists to take place from February 5 to March 15, 2010. Total of fourteen parties, eligible for state funding, were able to apply; National Forum and Labor Party have refused. The both of the parties announced earlier they would not run in the local elections scheduled for May.

Azerbaijani Ruling Party Welcomes 500,000th Member, RFE/RL (2010)

The article writes that ruling Yeni Azerbaijan Party (YAP) has registered its 500,000th member, and claims it now has more members than the Communist Party had in Azerbaijan during the Soviet era.

Kyrgyz Establish Movement In U.S., RFE/RL (2010)

Kyrgyz nationals in the United States have established a group called the Kyrgyz Movement for Democracy Abroad in Washington. The Kyrgyz Movement for Democracy plans to begin a new satellite television channel accessible in Kyrgyzstan.

CIS election observation mission arrives in Tajikistan, ASIA-Plus (2010)

The CIS election observation mission for the February 28 parliamentary elections in Tajikistan arrived in Dushanbe on February 3. In all, more than 540-550 international observers are expected to monitor the election process in Tajikistan, according to Tajikistan's Central Commission of Elections and Referenda.

Tymoshenko: Only 'hard-line attitude' can prevent election fraud (Kyiv Post, 2010)

The following is an unofficial English-language translation of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's letter to the head of the Kyiv-based election observation team for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Election Reform Heats Up Ukraine's Race for President (The Epoch Times, 2010)

Yulia Tymoshenko, current Prime Minister and one of two candidates vying for presidency in the upcoming Feb. 7 elections, lost the "battle" on Wednesday when a last-minute electoral reform bill benefiting her archrival, Viktor Yanukovych, was passed.

Ukraine premier attacks poll law changes (Financial Times, 2010)

Yulia Tymoshenko, the underdog in Ukraine's presidential election, appealed yesterday for international support to block last-minute electoral law changes that she says pave the way for vote-rigging by Victor Yanukovich, her opponent.

Government of Canada Announces Chief of Election Observer Mission to Ukraine (PR-USA, 2010)

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that Senator Raynell Andreychuk will be heading the independent Canadian election observer mission for the second round of Ukraine's presidential election.

Ukraine PM cries foul days before presidential poll (Reuters, 2010)

Ukrainian presidential candidate Yulia Tymoshenko on Wednesday drove up tension ahead of Sunday's election, accusing her rival Viktor Yanukovich of preparing to rig the poll through last-minute changes to election rules.

Celebration of Global Elections Day, 4th February 2010

Information on the Celebration of Global Election Days can be found on the website of ACEEEO.

Celebration of Global Elections Day, 4th February 2010

Details of the celebration of Global Elections Day can be found on the site of ACEEEO.

Myanmar told to have inclusive elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article notes the statement in which Indonesia expects Myanmar to hold inclusive election for the coming 2010 elections.

Philippines: Comelec to bets: Remove illegal materials, before campaigns start, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).

This article deals with statement from Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) who reminded candidates for 2010 elections to remove illegal campaign materials before the start of the 40-day campaign period.

Philippines: Donors of political ads must be made public, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses the Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) regulations for donors of campaign materials that have to be made public.

Philippines: Voters told: Shade whole ovals, do not `overvote’, INQUIRER.net (2010).

This article discusses the voting operations for the 2010 May elections in the Philippines.

Filipinos Prepare for First-ever Automated Elections, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the automated elections system that will be used by the Filipinos in the 2010 May elections.

Thai PM: There won't be a coup d'etat, Associated Press (2010).

This article discusses Thailand's prime minister statement of a threat of coup d'etat in Thailand and new elections.

Malaysia: Myconstitution Campaign To Begin In Sibu After CNY, Bernama (2010).

This article notes the Myconstitution Campaign in Malaysia which purpose is to to promote better public knowledge and understanding of the Federal Constitution.

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