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ACE Electoral News

Resounding ‘No’ delivered in Kosovo referendum [ANALYSIS], neurope (2012)

Serbs living in four municipalities of northern Kosovo vote in referendum on the question whether to accept the institutions of the so-called Republic of Kosovo? Preliminary results show that 99.74% of ballots are with circling ‘No’.

South Africa: Voting running smoothly in Western Cape by-elections, SABC News (2010)

The article reports on the smooth running of the elctoral process in Western Cape by-elections.

South Africa: ANC thumps rivals in 17 by-elections, Sowetan (2010)

The article reports on the by-election results. It is reported that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) made a clean sweep with one independent candidate claiming one ward. Provinces that held the elections include Eastern Cape, Free State, Kwazulu-Natal and Western Cape.

South Africa: 'DA's support growing despite losing WC by-elections', SABC News (2010)

The article reports on the claims by Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Helen Zille that the party's support is growing despite the party's failure to claim a seat in the recent by-election held in Eastern Cape, Free State, Kwazulu-Natal and Western Cape. Mrs. Zille has denied claims that the party failed as a result of people not supporting the party's merger with Independent Democrats (ID).

Yemeni Official Suggests Delay in Presidential Vote, New York Times (2012)

This news article says that a top government official hinted at a possible delay in presidential elections set for February adds to fears of a worsening political crisis in Yemen.

Palestine: Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal to step down from his position, The Guardian (2012)

This news article says that Khaled Meshaal, the political chief of Hamas, is to step down from his position when elections for the leadership of the Palestinian Islamist organisation take place in the next few months, according to a senior colleague.

Sri Lanka Marxists give false information in nominations for LG election, Colombo Page (2011)

The article describes the results of a police investigation on Sri Lanka Marxist party JVP. It was discovered that the party has acted fraudulently in nominations for the coming local elections. The party has given false addresses of its candidates and they are not all registered in electoral rolls of their respective districts.

Sri Lanka: Eight polling stations affected, Daily Mirror (2011)

The article discusses the effects of rains and landslides on polling stations in Sri Lanka. Eight polling stations for the coming local elections had to be relocated in Punchi Rattota Grama Niladhari Division.

Chad opp to contest polls after nine year absence, The Daily Times (2011)

This article reports on the parliamentary elections in Chad. On Sunday, 4.8 million eligible voters cast their ballots for the first time in almost a decade. Incumbent Idriss Deby and his ruling party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement, competed with more than 100 small and underfunded opposition parties, including the main Federation Action for the Republic. The presidential election has been rescheduled for April, while the local polls will be held in June.

Polls in Chad seem fair - observer, The Independent Online (2011)

This article reports on the elections in Chad. According to the EU electoral observation mission, no major accident was reported on election day, and the general mood was good and peaceful. Results are expected in no lass than a week.

Bloc Québécois to Stephen Harper: pay up or face voters, the Montreal Gazette (2011)

This article reports on the possibility of early election in Canada. Bloc Québécois leader Gilles Duceppe stated that of Prime Minister Stephen Harper will not respond to Quebec's expectations, he will have to face voters.

Uganda: The 2011 election campaign, The Daily Monitor (2011)

This article reports on the last four days of the 2011 election campaign in Uganda. On Friday, February 18, Ugandans will go to the polls in the general elections. The National Resistance Movement and its leader, President Yoweri Museveni, will likely win the majority of the votes. Bribery and vote-buying was one of the most debated and reported issue in the electoral campaign.

Kazakh Opposition Party Says It Will Not Participate In Presidential Vote, RFERL (2011)

The article reports that Kazakh opposition party Azat will boycott the April presidential vote, explaining that there is not sufficient time to prepare for the early elections.

Azerbaijan: Final Report on Parliamentary Elections, 7 November 2010, OSCE/ODIHR (2011)

This document is the final report on parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, held on 7 November, 2010. The report was prepare by OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission.

Singapore eases rulings on Internet election advertising, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article notes that political parties, candidates, and their agents are now able to conduct election advertising through the internet e.g. Twitter, Facebook, etc, following the amendments to the Constitution and the introduction of new Parliamentary and Presidential Election Acts.

Thailand: Thailand's ruling Democrat gets No.10 for party list registration, Xinhua News (2011)

This article discusses about party registration for the upcoming general election in Thailand. The ruling Democrat got No. 10 for party list candidacy and its rival got No. 1. Total 28 parties have registered for 3rd July election, but two parties are unqualified by the election commission. Thus there are only26 parties contested for general election

Philippines: ARMM polls postponement could lead to uprising - ex-gov, ABS-CBN News (2011)

This articles notes that the postponement of ARMM poll will lead the people of ARMM against administration if they are deprived of their right to vote

Philippines: Palace thanks Enrile for supporting ARMM poll postponement, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011)

This article notes that The Palace the postponement poll in ARMM will save cost for the government so so that it could be synchronized with the mid-term polls in May 2013 says Presidential Spokeperson Edwin Lacierda.

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Paraguay: TSJE ya reconoció a 26 partidos políticos y aún quedan 2 en trámite, Últimahora (2012)

El Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral (TSJE) hasta la fecha ya reconoció a 26 partidos políticos nuevos y solo dos quedan pendientes, estos últimos son: Partido Paraguay Tekopyahu y el partido socialista Democrático Herederos.