ACE Electoral News
ACE Electoral News
- Egypt: Liberals and leftists resign from constitution-writing panel, Washington Post (2012)
- Egypt’s liberals and leftists vowed Sunday to boycott a crucial body tasked with writing the nation’s constitution, accusing Islamist parties of trying to dominate the process as the country lurched toward a political crisis.
- Egypt Ruling Council says Brotherhood is trying to undermine it, New York Times (2012)
- Egypt’s ruling military council lashed out at the powerful Muslim Brotherhood on Sunday 25 March, accusing the group of trying to undermine the government and of questioning the motives of the military rulers.
- Electioneering in full swing across SA, SABCNews (2011)
- With only two weeks left before 2011 local government elections, parties are out in full force to lobby for votes.
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- Kuwait opposition attacks plan to change election law, Reuters (2012)
- Kuwaiti opposition politicians described government efforts to change the electoral law before polls expected later this year as a "coup", and promised on Sunday to push for full parliamentary democracy in the Gulf U.S. ally.
- Pakistan likely to hold election in March 2013, Oman Tribune (2012)
- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have agreed on next general election in the first quarter of the next year most likely in the second week of March. The two parties reached on this decision after rounds of talks between the ‘negotiators’ following behind-the-door consultations.
- Egypt: English text of President Morsi's new Egypt Constitutional Declaration, Ahram Online (2012)
- Morsi's Constitutional Declaration abrogates 17 June constitutional addendum, grants president full executive and legislative powers, puts constitution-drafting process under president's control.
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- Fraud, Violations Observed In Azerbaijani Local Elections, RFE/RL (2009)
- The article reports about massive fraud and violations in local elections in Azerbaijan, held on 23 December 2009. More than 31000 candidates representing 16 political parties contested for being elected as city council members in 1718 municipalities. Ballot box stuffing, multicple voting, violation of a big number of election law requirements were reported.
- One-third of voters take part in Azerbaijan municipal elections, ITAR-TASS (2009)
- ITAR-TASS reports that about 32% of voters have participated in December 23 local elections in Azerbaijan. Preliminary results will be announced by 29 December, while final results will be clear in mid-January 2010.
- Madagascar: Rajoelina urged not to run in polls, News24 (2013)
- In this article, SADC, Southern Africa's regional bloc urge Madagascar leader Andry Rajoelina not to run in upcoming elections. It is also reported that SADC released a statement calling on Rajoelina, former president Didier Ratsiraka and Lalao Ravalomanana to "consider withdrawing" their candidacy.
- Guyana: Caribbean universities must teach elections management - GECOM Chairman, Demerara Waves, 2011
- Chairman of Guyana’s Elections Commission (GECOM) Dr. Steve Surujbally is pushing for election management courses to be taught at the tertiary level in order to develop efficient electoral professionals. Dr. Surujbally made the statement at the opening of the recently held executive meeting of the Association of Caribbean Electoral Organizations (ACEO).
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- British Virgin Islands: Pace Heating Up - Supervisor of Elections, BVI Platinum News, 2011
- British Virgin Islands' Supervisor of Elections, Mrs. Juliette Penn says there is a significant increase in the number of persons being registered in recent times, as the election period nears. She says the Elections Office is also advancing its preparations and will be executing a public education campaign on amendments to be made to the
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- Tuvalu: Electoral Provisions Regulations (2008)
- This document is a revised edition of the Tuvalu Electoral Regulations.
- Islamists pursue gains in Egypt's phased election, Reuters (2011)
- This news article says that Egypt's rival Islamist groups sought more gains in the second round of a parliamentary election on Wednesday 14 December, with liberals also fighting for a voice in an army-led transition that began with the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.
- Ireland: Top banking expert Mathews to stand for Fine Gael in election, The Irish Independent (2011)
- This article reports on the latest updates in Ireland. Banking consultant Peter Matthews announced his decision to run in the upcoming general elections with Fine Gael. Other potential candidates from the financial world are emerging in all parties.
- Ireland: Fine Gael seeks immediate election following Cowen conference, The Irish Times (2011)
- This article reports on the political situation in Ireland. Fine Gael demanded an immediate general election, to give people the possibility to have their say in the current economic crisis.