ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

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Uzbekistan holds election as West watches, Reuters (2009)

The article writes about upcoming parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan, scheduled this Sunday, 27 December 2009. It mentions that despite Uzbekistan has been classified as one of the most repressive regimes in the world, West remains silent few days before elections. The author believes that Sunday vote will ensure all seats in the lower house of the parliament to the party of President Karimov.

West silent as Uzbekistan votes in 'sham' election, Financial Times (2009)

The article analyses the upcoming parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan in the context of geopolitical interests of the West. It mentions that Western countries are expected to hold their tongue when Uzbeks go to the polls in a tightly controlled parliamentary vote this weekend, to help secure Tashkent's help for the war in Afghanistan.

UNDP/IAPSO: Cost-Effective, Transparent Procurement for Elections

Article from the IFES Buyer's Guide to Election Suppliers on lessons learned during the procurement of new election technology for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Thailand: elections with 1997 rules 'impossible', Bangkok Post (2009).

This article notes the respond from Deputy Prime Minister to a call for a House dissolution and a general election under the 1997 constitution, which he stated not possible because the 2007 constitution was enacted and has not been revoked.

Indonesia-Japan cooperation through democracy, The Jakarta Post (2009).

This article discusses Japan’s support to the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) towards promotion of democracy, requested activities issued in recent BDF includes the Institute of Peace and Democracy in Bali to organize activities such as seminars, election visits, workshops and training.

Indonesia: Governors split over old election mechanism, The Jakarta Post (2009).

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Brussels Raises Election Concerns At Russia Summit, rferl (2011)

The European Union used a summit with Russia today to highlight concerns over claims of massive fraud during this month's Russian parliamentary elections.

Lukashenko Ordered Parliament to Help CEC to Hold Elections, telegraf (2012)

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that deputies of Parliament should help the Central Election Commission to organize parliamentary elections in 2012. The Belorussian leader expressed confidence that the new parliament would be "solely from the people" and "talkers will not get there."

Belarusian Opposition in "Status Quo" Survival Mode, belarusdigest (2012)

The opposition in Belarus, weakened by government pressure, fails. The opposition has missed a major opportunity being silent during the economic crisis, mismanagement by the government and falling ratings of the President Alexander Lukashenka.

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Kazakhstan heads towards early parliamentary election, The Telegraph (2011)

Following the petition from parliamentarians calling for President Nazarbayev to dissolve the parliament, Kazakhstan steers for early parliamentary elections to be held in mid-January 2012. The article notes that one of the few opposition parties, the Communist Party, is likely to be excluded from participation in these elections due to its 6-month suspension by a court ruling in October 2011.

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Morocco: Islamists seek to follow Tunisia's example, Reuters (2011)

This news article says that Morocco's moderate Islamists believe they can win an election this month, buoyed by the resurgence of Islamists in the region since the "Arab Spring" uprisings, but predict opponents will use fraud to try to keep them out of power.

Morocco: As elections loom, Moroccan democracy activists call for boycott, Washington Post (2011)

This news article says that thousands of pro-democracy activists demonstrated in Morocco’s largest city calling for a boycott of parliamentary elections less than two weeks away. The demonstrations comes as a parliamentary delegation from the Council of Europe noted there was little enthusiasm in the country just two weeks before the election and said there was worry about the level of participation.

Guineans await presidential election results by holding vigil outside vote count centres Canadian Press (2010)

Guineans wait impatiently the results of the first democratic elections.

Gambia: Jammeh vows not to seek new term Daily Nation (2010)

The Gambian President Yaya Jammeh will retire from office at the end of his term.

Pro-military party 'wins' Burmese election, BBC (2010).

This article discusses the statement of the result of Myanmar elections with A Union Solidarity and Development Party wins 80% of votes although announcement of official result is still unclear.

High turnout for Samoa election, AFP (2011)

The article discusses the turnout in Samoa general elections. Newly united opposition parties were able to mobilize the voters.