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Principles and Code of Conduct for International Election Observers

The Declaration of Principles and Code of Conduct for International Election Observers at the United Nations, New York, in October 27th, 2005  Click here for full text
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Malaysia, Permatang Pauh by election, 26 Aug 2008

Statements

  • Statement: Malaysian By-Election, August 26th, 2008 Successful By-Elections in Permatang Pauh But Still Need for Significant Reforms
  • Statement: Asian Observers have High Expectations on Permatang Pauh By-Election, 24th August, 2008

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  • Act and Legislation
  • Malaysia sets Aug 26 for Anwar by-election




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    ANFREL's Philippines/ARMM (Mindanao) Mission

    Statement's

  • Final Statement: ARMM Elections: Improved process but serious concerns remain
  • Pre-election report by The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), 9th August 2008
  • ANFREL’s 1st Statement in Starting the ARMM Elections Observation Mission

    News

  • Observers, group say ARMM polls marred by 'irregularities'
  • Foreign observers say ARMM voters know little of automation
  • Few voters turn up in Lanao del Sur polling precincts - report
  • Asian poll observers express concern over voters' preparedness
  • ARMM voters not well-trained on voting machines--observers
  • Lo-tech transport for hi-tech voting equipment in ARMM polls
  • Basilan residents excited by voting machines -- officials
  • Comelec: ‘It’s go, go, go’ for ARMM polls
  • Asian foreign observers arrive for Armm polls (11:50 a.m.)
  • President Arroyo endorses postponement of ARMM polls
  • 22 foreign observers expected for ARMM polls; none from USA
  • Asian foreign observers arrive for Armm polls (11:50 a.m.)

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    FUTURE MISSIONS & INFORMATION
      Malaysia, Permatang Pauh by election, 26 Aug 2008
    Statement: Malaysian By-Election, August 26th, 2008 Successful By-Elections in Permatang Pauh But Still Need for Significant Reforms
    Statement: Asian Observers have High Expectations on Permatang Pauh’s By-Election, 24th August, 2008
    Act and Legislation
    Malaysia sets Aug 26 for Anwar by-election
     
      Maldives Parliamentary Elections, August 2008
    EU Expresses “Great Concern” Over Reform Delays
    August Elections Likely
    Presidential Elections To Be Held In Next Six Months
    Australian Government indicates election assistance to Maldives
     
      Bangladesh Parliamentary Elections, December 2008
    The convicted and corrupt at the polls
    Preparation for JS elections at final stage: CA
    RPO Change Okayed : Option for 'no' vote made, party registration must
    State of Emergency in Bangladesh: Reviewing the Situation after 18 Months, 12 July, 2008
     
      Afghanistan Presidential Elections, August 2009
     
      Indonesia Parliamentary Elections, April 2009
     
      Indonesia Presidential Elections, July 2009
     
      Mindanao ARMM (The Philippines), Regional Elections, 11 August 2008
    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BOARDS OF ELECTION INSPECTORS (BEIs) ON THE CASTING AND COUNTING OF VOTES IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (ARMM).
    Foreign observers bare anomalies in Armm polls
    ARMM polls generally peaceful
    Asian monitors note irregularities; local monitors laud volunteers
     
      Cambodia Parliamentary Elections, 27th July 2008
    Official Election Results
    Report of Cambodia’s National Assembly on 27th July 2008
    Minor party leaders wonder where all their votes went
    Post election shakeout
     

     

    Press Releases/Statements
  • Statement: Malaysian By-Election, August 26th, 2008 Successful By-Elections in Permatang Pauh But Still Need for Significant Reforms

  • Statement: Asian Observers have High Expectations on Permatang Pauh’s By-Election, 24th August, 2008
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  • ARMM Elections: Improved process but serious concerns remain
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  • Pre-election report by The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL); 9th August 2008

  • ANFREL’s 1st Statement in Starting the ARMM Elections Observation Mission Released in Manila – August 1st, 2008
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  • Polling and Counting Statement : ANFREL proposes Cambodia for Electoral Reform

  • Statement No. 2 : Restore the democratic process of people's will Recommendations on Immediate Political Reform
  • ANFREL statement to NEC
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  • ANFREL Study Mission to Singapore on May 7th, 2006

  • ANFREL Study Mission to Singapore in Chinese


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    Representative from Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) at the endorsement of THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES FOR INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVATION and CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVERS, Commemorated October 27, 2005 at the United Nations, New York.


     

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    ANFREL releases final Nepal mission report

    ANFREL has released its final report from its mission to observe the Constituent Assembly elections in Nepal in April 2008. The report details the findings from over 100 observers deployed across the country and offers recommendations for strengthening future elections in Nepal.

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    Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives.
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    ICCPR Article 25
    Every citizen shall have the right to vote and to be elected at genuine periodic elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret ballot, guaranteeing the free expression of the will of the electors.
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    General Comment No. 25: The right to participate in public affairs, voting rights and the right of equal access to public service (Art. 25)
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    DECLARATION ON CRITERIA FOR FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS
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