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Nauru Govt calls early election, ABC News (2007)

An article about the Nauru election being called two months early

Nauru Government re-elected, ABC News (2007)

An article about the election results of the parliamentary elections of Nauru

Nauru to hold Constitutional Referendum, APN (2010)

Nauru has confirmed it will hold a referendum on changes to its constitution at the end of the month.

Nauru Government confident that public will back constitutional reforms, Solomon Stars (2010)

This article is on Voting on four key amendments to make changes to the constitution in the referendum on 27 Feb 2010.

Nauru’s acting president says defeat of a referendum not unexpected, Radio NZ International (2010)

Dr Kieran Keke, Nauru’s acting president says the defeat of a referendum on constitutional reform is disappointing but not entirely unexpected.

Nauru set for early poll as President orders dissolution of parliament, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Nauru’s President Marcus Stephen has ordered the dissolution of parliament, paving the way for a general election to be held a year earlier than originally scheduled.

Forum to observe Nauru General Elections, Solomon Star (2010)

At the invitation of the Government of Nauru the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is sending a small team of Forum election observers to monitor and assess the general elections in Nauru. Polling in Nauru takes place on 24 April 2010.

Opposition antics prompt Nauru woman to enter politics, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Greta Harris who is standing in the Nauru elections this weekend says she was prompted to enter the race by the opposition’s antics.

Nauru prepares for elections tomorrow, Radio Australia (2010)

The people of Nauru will vote tomorrow 24 April. The election was called last month, and since then the members of the old government have been campaigning for re-election, claiming their record of achievement over the past six years. This is an interview with the candidates.

Forum observers monitoring Nauru snap election again, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Observers from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat are monitoring the general election in Nauru on 24 April.

Nauru election returns identical parliament, Australia network News (2010)

The Nauru parliament is expected to sit on 27 April after weekend elections saw the return of exactly the same politicians as in the last line-up.

Preliminary results suggest no change in government for Nauru, Radio Australia News (2010)

Preliminary results from Nauru's weekend election are suggesting there has been no change in government. About 10,000 people cast their votes to elect the Pacific Island country's parliament on Saturday, but this elections are indicating a change in the trend. An interview with the Director of Nauru's Government Information Office.

Nauru election fails to end political deadlock, BBC (2010)

A snap election on the South Pacific island of Nauru has maintained the status quo, with all 18 parliamentarians returned to office.

Lack of Nauru parliamentary elections keeps caretaker government in place, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Nauru’s caretaker government is still in place following parliament’s failure this morning to elect a new president, speaker and deputy.

After latest meeting Nauru parliament remains deadlocked, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

The Nauru Parliament is facing a political stalemate. Since the elections in April, the parliament is still not functioning properly and the opposition is already pushing for a new election.

Nauruans likely to have elections again soon, Radio Australia News (2010)

Tha 18 member parliament is still facing a political stalemate. The government, however, refused to dissolve the assembly.

Nauru to go back to the polls after seven weeks of stalemate, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the caretaker Government's decision to hold elections in Nauru on June 19. For the past two months, the Parliament failed to elect officeholders and could not overcome this political impasse.

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State of emergency and fresh elections on Nauru, Radio Australia (2010)

The President of Nauru, Marcus Stephen, declared the state of emergency and called for new elections. In the April elections, the opposition and the ruling party gained exactly the same number of seats (9); the Parliament remained in a political impasse ever since.

Hopes Nauru electors will choose workable government in Saturday poll, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

The people of Nauru will go to the polls for the second time in the past eight weeks. Last week, the caretaker President Marcus Stephen called for new elections because the parliament could not overcome the political impasse after the April elections.

Nauru opposition remodels itself in preparation for new poll, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates from Nauru after the caretaker President called for new elections. The country will go to the polls on June 19, for the second time in two months.

Hopes Nauru electors will choose workable government in Saturday poll, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

The caretaker President of Nauru is asking his people to end the political impasse with the June 19 elections. In the April elections, the ruling party and the opposition party gained exactly the same number of seats in the Parliament (9 each).

Candidates wrap up campaigns ahead of Nauru election, Australia Network News (2010)

This article reports on the final day of campaigning before Nauru's Saturday elections. 69 people presented their candidacy for the 18-member parliament.

Unofficial results from Nauru election indicate on going stalemate, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article discusses the unofficial results of the Saturday's elections in Nauru. Probably the political impasse will not be solved, as results show that no party have a clear majority of the seats in parliament.

Plans for coalition still alive in Nauru after another indecisive election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article discusses the possibilities of a coalition government in Nauru after the June 19 elections. These last elections, called after two months of political stalemate, seem to have produce a divided parliament (the ruling and the opposition parties might have gained the same number of seats). Milton Dube is the only independent member of the parliament and could make a different in the coalition building process.

Nauru independent MP told supporting Government will move country forward, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article comments the results of the last elections in Nauru. The political crisis caused by the April elections might be over, as one new independent member, Milton Dube, has entered the Parliament. The ruling party won 9 seats and the opposition party only 8. The caretaker President, Marcus Stephen, believes that the impasse will be resolved soon.

No end in sight for Nauru deadlock, Australia Network News (2010)

This article reports on the latest results of the general elections in Nauru. In the June 19 elections, the ruling party won 9 seats, the opposition party 8, and an independent candidate was able to enter the parliament. It is not very clear, however, what will be the positions of the new member, Milton Dube.

Fresh Nauru talks hoped to end deadlock, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates for the political situation in Nauru. The Saturday elections apparently failed to solve the political impasse, producing yet another split parliament (9 seats to the ruling party, 8 seats to the opposition, and one seat to an independent candidate). The independent MP, Milton Dube, could solve the deadlock by joining the ruling party in a coalition government. The caretaker President, Marcus Stephen, called for an electoral reform to solve future deadlock.

Bid to break Nauru stalemate continues, Australia Network News (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates in Nauru. The caretaker President, Marcus Stephen, is holding talks with members of the parliament. The country's immediate future is probably in the hands of the only independent candidate in the Parliament, Mr. Milton Dube.

Nauru parliament continues to negotiate deadlock, Australia Network News (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates in Nauru. Days after the elections, the parliament is holding coalition talks, and the only independent candidate is still unaligned. Caretaker President Marcus Stephen is asking the MPs to find a way to solve the political deadlock.

No new election to be called in Nauru, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article discusses the latest updates for the Nauru political impasse. Caretaker President Marcus Stephen announced that he will not call another election without constitutional amendments to revise the electoral law. The June 19 elections produced yet another split parliament.

Nauru edges closer towards political deal, Radio Australia News (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates from Nauru's political impasse. The parliament has elected a speaker, Aloysius Amwano. Mr Amwano stated that he will accept this position only after the resignation of the caretaker president, Marcus Stephen. Political talks are under way to elect the new President.

Nauru extends state of emergency, ABC News (2010)

This article reports on the political crisis in Nauru. The state of emergency was due to end this week, but it was extended until Tuesday. The political deadlock is still unsolved, as the parliament has not been able to elect the new president since the elections on June 19.

Nauru emergency continues as presidential election looms, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Two elections since April have failed to break the political deadlock in Nauru. The state of emergency continues in the country as the parliament will attempt to elect a new president tomorrow.

Nauru state of emergency extended, Parliament adjourned until further notice, Radio New Zealand (2010)

This article discusses the caretaker President's decision to extend the state of emergency in Nauru. The President, Marcus Stephen, also decided to adjourn the Parliament until further notice. This announcement came after the opposition started a boycott on Friday. The country has gone through months of political stalemate, as the divided parliament is not able to elect a President.

Nauru state of emergency lifted after Stephen re-election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the lifting of the state of emergency in Nauru as a consequence of the re-election of president Marcus Stephen. Elections in the country were held in April and in June, but they did not solve the political impasse in the parliament. Today, however, former president Ludwig Scotty was nominated Speaker and the government has finally the majority needed to govern.