ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

UN mulling panel to monitor south Sudan referendum, Times of India (2010)

A panel of three eminent persons are to be appointed by UN chief Ban Ki-moon to monitor next January's landmark referendum in south Sudan, his top advisor on peacekeeping said Wednesday 4 August.

Sudan: Domestic observer group taunts NEC, calls for early referendum arrangements, Sudan tribune (2010)

A local observer group appealed to the bodies formed for purposes of the referendum, to collaborate and coordinate with NGOs, civil society organizations, media and local artists to conduct early massive civic education campaigns across the country.

South Sudan Official Warns People Not Ready For January Vote, VOA (2010)

There are concerns about what is described as the referendum commission’s ill-preparedness to organize the scheduled January 9 2011 vote, according to chief coordinator for the International Campaign Countdown to South Sudan’s referendum.

Q&A-What are Sudan's former north-south foes negotiating?, Reuters (2010)

Here are answers to questions on the talks between the northern ruling National Congress Party and south Sudan's dominant Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) have restarted talks on post-plebiscite arrangements, negotiations which could lead to a new state.

Sudan's North-South Leaders Begin Referendum Talks, VOA (2010)

Leaders from northern and southern Sudan are holding negotiations on how to run the country after next year's referendum that will determine if the south becomes an independent state.

South Sudan Task force to organize voters in the Diaspora for referendum, Sudan Tribune (2010)

The Task force established in Southern Sudan has resolved to organize Southern Sudanese in the Diaspora into referendum coordinating committees in their respective countries, particularly in the locations which the referendum law allows residents to vote during the seven-day referendum.

Sudan Referendum Commission Chairman Seeks Successful Vote Despite Delays, VOA News (2010)

The chairman of Sudan’s Referendum Commission told VOA his organization is working to ensure the scheduled 9th January vote is successful, despite sharp disagreements that have led to delays in some of the activities of the commission.

South Sudan plans to bring home 1.5 million referendum voters, Reuters (2010)

South Sudan plans to bring home 1.5 million displaced southerners from the north in time to vote in an independence referendum in January, according to government documents.

“Don’t register if you cannot vote,” Sudan’s Machar cautions, Sudan Tribue (2010)

The Vice President of the semi-autonomous Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) Riek Machar has cautioned potential voters not to only register, but also vote during the referendum’s seven-day voting exercise scheduled to starting on January 9, 2011.

In daring step, young activists promote democracy in Sudan, Boston Globe (2010)

A story of young Sudanese activists who needed a name. They picked Girifna, Arabic for “we are fed up.’’ They chose orange for their color and the V for victory sign as a logo, then began distributing their first pamphlet. Challenging the ruling party was risky in a country where political dissent is rarely tolerated, the activists said. But they saw a small opening before elections in April, as the United States and European Union pressed the government to ensure a free and fair vote.

Sudan referendum body agrees post to end deadlock, Reuters (2010)

This article is about appointing Mohamed Osman al-Nujoomi in the position of the Secretary General to the Sudanese National Election Mission. He has previously worked in the finance ministry and the President would appoint al-Nujoomi to the post.

NCP Official: Sudan Will Not Undermine Referendum, VOA News (2010)

This article is about a top official of Sudan’s dominant National Congress Party (NCP) denying reports that the government will use the military to destabilize the semi-autonomous south Sudan ahead of the January referendum.

Clinton: Southern Sudan Independence Vote 'Inevitable', VOA News (2010)

This article refers to a statement by U.S. Secretary of State said that a secession vote by the people of southern Sudan in January is "inevitable." Clinton telephoned senior leaders of the coalition government in Khartoum as part of a U.S. diplomatic effort to make the expected north-south split as peaceful as possible.

Southern Sudan Referendum Commission Expects to Register Voters in October, Bloomberg (2010)

This news is from the commission organizing Southern Sudan’s referendum on independence which set for Jan. 9 plans to start registering voters next month, a spokesman for the body said.

International Community Urged to Fund South Sudan Referendum, VOA News (2010)

This article is on a statement by a former south Sudan envoy to Kenya who urged the international community to expedite the disbursement of promised funds to help with the organization of the scheduled 9th January referendum next year.

Sudan turns down U.S. incentives to ease referendum, Washington Times (2010)

This articles is on rejecting a set of incentives by the Sudanese government , delivered over the weekend from U.S. special envoy Scott Gration that included an offer to lift sanctions.

South Sudan independence vote stokes concerns, Los Angeles Times (2010)

This article is on the southern region which is expected to pass a referendum in January to secede from the north, but the U.S. and others, who support the vote, fear it could ignite a civil war.

Sudan slow to act on referendum, official says, Washington Times (2010)

This article describes the delaying the Jan. 9 referendum on whether to divide Sudan into two countries would create instability and renew violence in the African nation, as the Sudanese First Vice President Salva Kiir, president of southern Sudan warned.

Sudan delays referendum voters' registration, BBC (2010)

This article is on Sudan which is delaying the registration of voters for January's referendum on secession for the south until November, raising tensions over the timetable.

Sudan's Ruling Party Sets Conditions for Vote, VOA (2010)

This article is on NCP official says failure of southern Sudan's autonomous government to follow guidelines will invalidate January 9 referendum