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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE-ASIAN NETWORK FOR FREE ELECTIONS INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO PAKISTAN

May 13th, 2013

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE-ASIAN NETWORK FOR FREE ELECTIONS INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO PAKISTAN Islamabad, Pakistan May 13, 2013 OVERVIEW This preliminary statement is offered by the joint election observation mission of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL). The mission consists of 48 observers from [...]

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The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections(NAMFREL) Hails Filipinos For Exercising Their Right to Vote and for a Generally Peaceful Election

May 13th, 2013

Read the full statement of NAMFREL, one of ANFREL’s members in the Philippines, on the 13 May mid-term elections in the Philippines. Download it here or read it embedded below…  

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Local Observers Note Irregularities in Pakistan Elections

May 13th, 2013

National Observers Note Irregularities in Pakistan Elections     ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Election Commission on Sunday endorsed the country’s landmark elections that will see the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power via the ballot box in the country’s history. It declared the country’s elections for a new national assembly and government leadership as “largely free and fair.” [...]

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Malaysia GE13: Serious Concerns About May 5th Election Require Sincere Investigation and Reform

May 7th, 2013

  Malaysia GE13: Serious Concerns Require Investigation and Reform   The 5th May 2012 general election in Malaysia, the country’s 13th, had an encouraging record turnout of 80 percent of eligible voters exercising their franchise and the election day processes of polling and counting were generally peaceful. But taking both of those things into account, [...]

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The National Election Observation Committee (NEOC) Conducts Pre-Election Monitoring

April 24th, 2013

ANFREL Member NEOC observed important pre-election meetings between political parties and the National Election Commission of Nepal NEOC_Pre-Election Monitoring Report Download      

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Burma Parliamentary Monitoring Workshops and One-Day Conference in New Delhi

March 27th, 2013

Summary A three-day workshop on Parliament monitoring using very useful tools like Right To Information (RTI), which has become an Act now and other monitoring mechanisms was held in New Delhi between Dec 3 to Dec 4 and on Dec 6, 2012 for Civil Society workers, legal professionals and writers from Burma. The workshop was [...]

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Election Observation Training for Civil Society organisations and Election Monitoring Groups in Malaysia

March 27th, 2013

Election Observation Training for Civil Society organisations and Election Monitoring Groups in Malaysia   Election Observation Training for Civil Society organisations and Election Monitoring > Picture   authuser=0&feat=directlink”]

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COMFREL releases its 2012 annual report on Democracy, Elections and Reform in Cambodia

March 15th, 2013

COMFREL concludes that the Cambodian democracy has experienced further backlashes in 2012 confirming the perception among parts of the Cambodian public and the international community that Cambodia’s political system is in an increasingly fragile state of democracy.” –ANFREL member COMFREL’s new report on the state of democracy in Cambodia in 2012       Download [...]

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National Election Observation Committee(NEOC, Nepal) Holds Dialogue On the “Constitutional Deadlock & Pursuit for a Fresh Poll” in Nepal

February 13th, 2013

NEOC holds a much needed dialogue on the constitutional deadlock facing Nepal, 3rd February (See more pictures below) Download the Press Statement from the Dialogue here or read it embedded below: NEOC Press Release For more info on Nepal, visit NEOC’s website at http://neocelection.org      

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An Update From Papua as ANFREL Executive Director Witnesses Papua 2013 Local Election

February 5th, 2013

  Indonesia finally conducted the Papuan gubernatorial election on 29 January 2013 after years of postponement due to legal obstacles and conflicts. A total of 2,705,775 registered voters across 29 regencies were eligible to vote at the 6,961 polling stations in the province.  They could choose from 6 pairs of candidates for governor and vice-governor.  All of the candidates were [...]

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Text and Endorsers of the Bangkok Declaration on Free and Fair Elections

January 20th, 2013

  Bangkok Declaration Endorsement Ceremony; 11 Dec 2012 Download as a PDF Here: http://bit.ly/ZZNCNX      

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Election Monitoring News from Malaysia – Bersih launches citizen monitoring campaign

January 11th, 2013

Election watchdog group hopes to mobilise at least 10,000 volunteers as observers across the country during the upcoming polls.     http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/01/08/bersih-launches-citizen-monitoring-campaign/

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ASIAN ELECTORAL STAKEHOLDER FORUM RELEASES THE BANGKOK DECLARATION ON FREE & FAIR ELECTIONS

December 11th, 2012

Asian electoral management bodies and civil society organizations concluded their discussion of the Bangkok Declaration on Free and Fair Elections at the end of their first-ever gathering to promote democratic, transparent elections on the world’s most populous continent.    

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ASIAN ELECTORAL STAKEHOLDER FORUM CONVENES IN BANGKOK

December 10th, 2012

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Burma Parliamentary Monitoring Workshops and One-Day Conference in New Delhi

December 6th, 2012

Summary A three-day workshop on Parliament monitoring using very useful tools like Right To Information (RTI), which has become an Act now and other monitoring mechanisms was held in New Delhi between Dec 3 to Dec 4 and on Dec 6, 2012 for Civil Society workers, legal professionals and writers from Burma. The workshop was [...]

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Free & Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan(FEFA) Parliamentary Monitoring Year-to-Date Cumulative Report

November 1st, 2012

This publication is meant to capture and simply summarize the work of Wolesi Jirga over the first eight months of 2012 in such a way that it informs the citizens, civil society representatives, experts but even the MPs and the administration of Wolesi Jirga. This high institution is a complex mechanism for most citizens to [...]

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ANFREL Explores Opportunities in India

October 16th, 2012

  Professor Sanjoy Hazarika, a well-known Indian Novelist and Journalist working from the Center for NE-Studies at Jamia Milia Islamia University (New Delhi) with ANFREL Foundation Executive Director Ichal Supriadi, Coordinator Bidhayak Das and Achan Mungleng, an Independent Researcher and former ANFREL observer. The purpose of the meeting with Professor Hazarika was to do preparatory work [...]

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Odhikar, ANFREL member in Bangladesh, on their 18 Year Anniversary

October 11th, 2012

On 10th October 2012 Odhikar marks its 18th anniversary. The day also happens to be the International Day against the Death Penalty1. As a human rights organisation Odhikar has been campaigning for justice and fair trial; and against the death penalty since its inception. Download Report Here as PDF: ANFREL Member Odhikar’s 18 Year Anniversary  

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ANFREL member FEMA’s Interim Statement on By-Elections in Gazipur

October 10th, 2012

The Gazipur – 4 by-elections were fundamentally flawed but peaceful and well administered. It is flawed as the election did not fully comply with international standards for democratic elections as well as the national election laws. Download Report as PDF here: FEFA Monitoring Report August 2012

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Special Coverage: Empowering Women in Timor-Leste Politics: The Role of the Women Caucus for Politic in Timor Leste

October 1st, 2012

Special Coverage Empowering Women in Timor-Leste Politics: The Role of the Women Caucus for Politic in Timor Leste[1] The recent parliamentary elections in the Republic Democratic of Timor Leste which were held on 7 July 2012 highlighted outstanding result on the number of women elected in the national parliament. 24 women are confirmed seated in [...]

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Wolesi Jirga Monitoring Report by FEFA, ANFREL member in Afghanistan

September 19th, 2012

Monitoring of the work of the Parliament for the purpose of informing citizens and promoting cooperation between the parliament and civil society is an effort that FEFA believes contributes to the development of the political system of Afghanistan and strengthens the highest representative institution of the country, the Parliament. Download Report as PDF here: FEFA Monitoring [...]

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People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Election Day Report: Elections to Three Provincial Councils on 08.09.2012

September 11th, 2012

PAFFREL Election Day Report Elections to Three Provincial Councils on 08.09.2012 The elections to provincial councils in the Eastern, North Central and Sabaragamuwa took place on Saturday, September 8, 2012. People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) election observers observed the polls with close to 85 percent coverage with both mobile and stationery monitors both [...]

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New Executive Director of ANFREL 2012

September 4th, 2012

          ANFREL transferred the Executive Director Position (ED) from Somsri Hananuntasuk to Ichal Supriadi on 30 August 2012 through a simple ceremony held at ANFREL’s office that was led by Sakool Zuesongdham acting on behalf of the Chair and Board members. Ichal would like to offer his thanks to the Board [...]

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National Endowment for Democracy’s Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships

July 23rd, 2012

Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships Washington, D.C. The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the Washington, DC–based National Endowment for Democracy invites applications for fellowships in 2013–2014. This federally funded program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. Dedicated [...]

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ANFREL coordinators in Kuala Lumpur to Meet with Election Commission

July 17th, 2012

Two of ANFREL’s coordinators recently met with the Secretary of the Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) Malaysia, the Malaysian Election Commission, Datuk Kamaruddin bin Mohamed Baria. The two ANFREL representatives were in Kuala Lumpur to meet members of the election commission and other election stakeholders.  At the meeting with the SPR, ANFREL discussed the coming elections [...]

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PAFFREL : PEOPLE’S ACTION FOR FREE & FAIR ELECTIONS

July 13th, 2012

PAFFREL : PEOPLE’S ACTION FOR FREE & FAIR ELECTIONS To the Secretaries of all Political Parties/ Nomination Committees Selection of Candidates for upcoming Provincial Council Election   We hope your party has already started the selection process of candidates who will be contesting for the upcoming Provincial Council election…  

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Timor-Leste Goes to the Polls

July 7th, 2012

July 7th, 2012 Timor-Leste Election Primer • Parliamentary Elections in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste are scheduled for Saturday the 7th of July. The election will determine the country’s members of parliament and, as a result, will eventually determine the country’s next Prime Minister. The Secretariado Technico Administrasaun be Elesaun (STAE) has completed it logistics [...]

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ANFREL Member COMFREL’s Press Statement, Final Assessment and Findings from the 2012 Commune Council Elections

June 22nd, 2012

Press Statement On Final Assessment and Findings of 2012 Commune Council Elections Phnom Penh: June 20, 2012 Press Statement On Final Assessment and Findings of 2012 Commune Council Elections The Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia (COMFREL) deployed 5,852 election observers including members and staff of national and international NGOs for the 2012 [...]

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ANFREL Final Statement & Interim Report on Governor & Regent Elections in Aceh

May 15th, 2012

Photo: Heri Juanda, Associated Press “More Efforts Needed to Develop Genuine Democratic Elections” Bangkok, 04 May 2012 – The Asian Network for Free Elections wishes to congratulate the people of Aceh for their participation in the second local election held since the end of the conflict in the Province. The April 9th 2012 election is another [...]

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ANFREL Press Statement : Malaysian Electoral Reforms Crucial for Democracy in ASEAN

May 5th, 2012

ANFREL Press Statement : Malaysian Electoral Reforms Crucial for Democracy in ASEAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Malaysian Electoral Reforms Crucial for Democracy in ASEAN BANGKOK, 04 May 2012 – While the significance of the rallies on 28th April will undoubtedly continue to be debated for some time, it is important that the debate not obstruct or [...]

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