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Tunisia Postpones Election, Possibly Aiding New Parties, New York Times (2011)

The interim Tunisian government on Wednesday postponed the first election since the ouster in January of the former dictator, citing technical problems and inevitably reshuffling Tunisian political dynamics. The decision pushes the scheduled vote for a constituent assembly to Oct. 23 from July 24. The deferral is likely to bolster the fortunes of the dozens of new political parties still scrambling to organize, perhaps at the expense of their better established rivals, both liberal and Islamist.

Tunisian party fears violence if election delayed, Reuters (2011)

This news article is about the Tunisia's main Islamist party which said on Monday 6 June that delays to a scheduled election date or changes to other plans for a new political order could "drag the country into a spiral of violence".

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Jordan opposition blasts new draft election law, Arab News (2011)

In this news article; Jordan’s opposition parties on Tuesday 7 June, rejected the newly proposed election law for what they said its failure to adopt fully the principle of proportional representation.

Executive Master of Arts in International Electoral Policy and Practice - Pre-enrolment Announcement

The Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and Creative Associates International are pleased to announce the intention to launch the Master of Arts in International Electoral Policy and Practice. Based upon the Expressions of Interest received from this announcement, the one-year, post-graduate Programme will be officially open for registration on the 1st of July 2011 and will begin in January 2012.

South Africa: Parties pushing it with election posters, IOL (2011)

Parties are urged to remove their election campaign posters or the council will remove them at the promulgated tariff of R27, 00 per poster.

Algeria invites observers for 2012 vote, News 24 (2011)

This news article says that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Sunday 18 December, invited international observers to monitor a spring 2012 legislative vote he promised would be the country's most open ever.

Algerian Islamists seen winning more votes in 2012, Reuters Alert Net (2011)

Islamist parties may double their share of the vote in Algeria's parliamentary election next year but they will still be short of a majority, the leader of the country's biggest party said.

Kuwaiti shaikh drops plan to run in parliamentary elections, Gulf News (2011)

Shaikh Mishaal Abdullah Al Jaber cites "national interests and family wishes" as reasons for dropping plan to enter the elections.

Egypt's Islamists claim sweep of second round vote, Reuters (2011)

This news article says that Egypt's two leading Islamist parties said on Sunday 18 December, their separate party lists secured about three-quarters of votes cast in the second round of a parliamentary election, extending their lead in the three-stage vote.

Myanmar: Mon Alliance Will Not Take Part in Election, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses political alliance representing Burma's Mon community who decided not to take part in the 2010 general election.

Indonesia Wants All-inclusive Election in Burma, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the statement from Indonesian Foreign Minister regarding Myanmar's commitment to have an election that allows all parties to take part in the 2010 election.

Thailand to Press Burma to Open Elections, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses Thailand’s concern regarding the inclusiveness of Myanmar’s 2010 elections.

Philippines: RP posts in the Americas conclude OAV training, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses training for overseas absentee voting (OAS) conducted by COMELEC and the Philippine Diplomatic Posts in the Americas for the May 10 elections.

Indonesia: Court postpones Medan election, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusess decision of high court for the Medan office General Elections Commission (KPUD) to postpone the local elections.

Malaysia: Hulu Selangor By-Election On April 25, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the parliamentary By-election that will be held on April 25 in Hulu Selangor.

Myanmar: National Political Alliance Applies for Registration, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the process of political party registration in Myanmar for the 2010 elections.

Malaysia: Home Minister's Reminder Over Hulu Selangor By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the statement from Home Minister who reminded supporters of political parties to exercise maturity for the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election campaign.

Thailand protesters remain defiant in Bangkok, BBC News (2010).

This article discusses the Thai anti-government protesters who continue to occupy Bangkok commercial heart and to call on Thai Prime Minister to dissolve parliament and hold early elections.