ANFREL in the press

2026

In English:

 

• “Risks to ‘genuine sectoral representation’ persist ahead of historic 1st BARMM polls“, Vera Files, 2 September 2026
• “Voter intimidation, flying voters, vote buying remain concerns in BARMM polls — report“, GMA News, 1 September 2026
• “Poll observers air concerns over political rivalry, post-BPE violence“, Malaya Business Insight, 1 September 2026
• “Intl poll observer: Political environment ‘increasingly active’ in Bangsamoro“, Malaya Business Insight, 2 August 2026
• “ANFREL and NDI Launch joint technical assessment mission for the first BARMM Parliamentary Elections“, Mindanao Times, 17 July 2026
• “EC seeks cooperation from all for upcoming local govt polls“, JagoNews24.com, 8 July 2026
• [VIDEO] “In Depth : ICT’s Bhuchung K. Tsering Breaks Down ANFREL’s Electoral Report and Reforms“, Voice of Tibet, 5 July 2026
• [VIDEO] “International election watchdog calls for rebuilding of public trust in Thai elections“, Thai PBS, 12 June 2026
• “Shiwakoti elected president of Asia’s leading election watchdog network“, The Republica, 10 June 2026
• “Local govt polls ‘challenging’, but EC ready: CEC“, The Daily Star, 22 May 2026
• “Women, minorities sidelined: ANFREL“, New Age, 22 May 2026
• “Polls largely orderly but integrity concerns persist: ANFREL on Bangladesh national election“, The Daily Star, 21 May 2026
• “Myanmar’s recent election and what it means for Bangladesh“, Asia News Network, 20 April 2026
• [OPINION] “Laying Myths About Myanmar’s 2021 Coup to Rest“, The Irrawaddy, 20 April 2026
• “Power to the Party“, Asia Democracy Chronicles, 20 April 2026
• “Sham Myanmar election leaves generals in power under the guise of civilian rule, new report says“, Mizzima, 11 April 2026
• “Myanmar’s president sworn in amid global criticism“, The Pioneer, 11 April 2026
• “General, coup leader, president: Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing“, The Standard, 3 April 2026
• “General, coup leader, soon to be president: Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing“, Dhaka Tribune, 30 March 2026
• “Nepal’s rapper-led centrist party heads for poll landslide“, Channel News Asia, 8 March 2026
• “ANFREL says Nepal’s HoR elections largely peaceful but flags accountability and inclusion gaps“, The Himalayan, 8 March 2026
• “Nepal’s HoR polls Peaceful but structural gaps persist: ANFREL“, Republica, 8 March 2026
• “ANFREL Reports Key Insights from Nepal’s Elections“, DevPulse, 8 March 2026
• “ANFREL says Nepal’s House election peaceful but notes major weaknesses in code enforcement and campaign spending“, Pardafas.com, 8 March 2026
• “ANFREL: Nepal’s 2026 HoR Election Peaceful but Concerns Remain Over Accountability and Inclusion“, The Diplomat Nepal, 8 March 2026
• “ANFREL commends Nepal for ‘peaceful and orderly’ HoR Election“, Online Khabar, 6 March 2026
• “58.07% turnout in peaceful polls as Nepal seeks stability after political upheaval“, The Kathmandu Post, 6 March 2026
• “ANFREL commends Nepal for ‘peaceful and orderly’ HoR Election“, The Himalayan, 6 March 2026
• [VIDEO] “House of Representatives Elections Special Interview: What International Observers Saw?“, NTV World, 5 March 2026
• [OPINION] “A glimpse into the near future: How AIs and social media will define elections“, The Freeman, 3 March 2026
• “International support and monitoring in Nepal’s elections: From 1959 to the present“, The Annapurna Express, 2 March 2026
• [OPINION] “Why election fairness cannot be left to the orange camp alone“, Khaosod English, 19 January 2026
• “ANFREL expresses serious concerns over ballot secrecy in Thai general election“, Prachatai English, 17 February 2026
• “Reconciliation key to post‑polls confidence“, The Daily Star, 16 February 2026
• “Foreign, local observers term polls peaceful“, New Age, 16 February 2026
• “Bangladesh polls termed “historic” as PAFFREL chief urges inclusive reforms“, The Tribune, 15 February 2026
• “Bangladesh polls termed historic as PAFFREL chief urges inclusive reforms“, News 18, 15 February 2026
• “ANFREL calls for rule-based justice to sustain Bangladesh election confidence“, The Business Standard, 15 February 2026
• “Asian Network for Free Elections terms Bangladesh polls peaceful, credible“, Views Bangladesh, 15 February 2026
• “Thailand’s ruling conservative party moves closer to forming new coalition government“, WTOP News, 13 February 2026
• “Foreign observers praise peaceful voting, strong turnout in Bangladesh polls“, Dhaka Tribune, 13 February 2026
• “Voting festive, peaceful“, The Daily Star, 13 February 2026
• “Bangladesh: Protect journalists during the election“, IFEX, 12 February 2026
• “Bangladesh Elections 2026: With 394 International Observers On Ground, Stage Is Set For First Polls Since Hasina’s Ouster“, The Daily Jagran, 11 February 2026
• “394 foreign observers, 197 journos in Dhaka to monitor Bangladesh election“, Daily Sun, 11 February 2026
• “Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser meets election observation delegations ahead of national elections“, Asian News International, 11 February 2026
• “394 International Observers and 197 Foreign Journalists to Monitor Election“, RTV News, 11 February 2026
• “Anfrel election observer delegation meets CA“, The Business Standard, 11 February 2026
• “ANFREL election observer delegation meets CA“, dainikshiksha.com, 11 February 2026
• “ANFREL election observer delegation calls on CA“, Bonik Barta, 11 February 2026
• “Over 500 foreign observers, journalists to visit Bangladesh for 12 Feb polls“, The Business Standard, 10 February 2026
• “Large contingent of foreign observers to monitor this election“, Prothom Alo, 9 February 2026
• “Bangladesh elections: 330 international observers confirmed; India yet to confirm delegates“, Asian News International, 1 February 2026
• “330 foreign observers confirm for upcoming polls“, Somoy TV, 31 January 2026
• “63 observers from OIC, 5 other groups to monitor Bangladesh polls“, bdnews24.com, 31 January 2026
• “330 int’l polls observers confirmed for Bangladesh’s 13th general polls“, New Age, 31 January 2026
• “6 international organisations to deploy 63 observers for Bangladesh elections“, The Business Standard, 31 January 2026
• “Global eyes on Bangladesh as 330 observers line up for polls“, Jago News 24, 31 January 2026
• “330 international observers confirmed for Bangladesh election“, The Daily Star, 31 January 2026
• “Foreign election observers welcomed“, Bangkok Post, 31 January 2026
• “Myanmar’s pro-military party seals walkover election win“, UCANEWS, 31 January 2026
• “Four international groups to observe Nepal’s HoR Elections“, Online Khabar, 30 January 2026
• “Five years on from the coup in Myanmar“, UCANEWS, 29 January 2026
• “Bangladesh Elections: A Surge of Violence, Religious Cards and Waves of Promises“, Pressenza, 29 January 2026
• “ANFREL deploys 22 teams for polls monitoring“, The Daily Star, 28 January 2026
• “Myanmar pro-military party declares victory in junta-run polls“, The Manila Times, 27 January 2026
• “Observers return in droves to monitor this election“, The Daily Star, 27 January 2026
• “Myanmar’s pro-military party claims electoral triumph“, Deshkal News, 27 January 2026
• “Myanmar pro-military party declares victory in junta-run polls“, The Straits Times, 26 January 2026
• “Myanmar pro-junta party claims victory in elections denounced by UN“, Le Monde, 26 January 2026
• “Myanmar pro-military party declares victory in junta-run polls“, Channel News Asia, 26 January 2026
• “56,000 observers, including 500 foreigners, set to monitor election“, Daily Sun, 26 January 2026
• “Strong observer interest in Bangladesh polls: 500 foreign, 55,000 local“, Dhaka Tribune, 25 January 2026
• “Legitimacy By Force: Myanmar’s Junta And The 2025 Elections – Analysis“, Eurasia Review, 9 January 2026

 

In other languages:

 

• [Filipino] “Vote buying, voter intimidation, ‘flying voters’ banta sa unang BARMM polls“, Remate Online, 2 September 2026
• [Nepali] “निर्वाचन पर्यवेक्षक एन्फरेलको प्रतिवेदनः प्रतिनिधि सभा निर्वाचन शान्तिपूर्ण, तर आचारसंहिता र समावेशीतामा चुनौती“, Taksarnews.com, 8 March 2026
• [Nepali] “‘निर्वाचनको कानुनी खर्चको सीमा र उम्मेदवारको वास्तविक खर्चमा ठूलो अन्तर’“, ukeraa.com, 26 February 2026
• [Nepali] “नेपाली मतपेटिकामा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय आँखा : ९ देशका २० पर्यवेक्षकले निर्वाचनको निगरानी थाले“, Nepal Khabar, 26 February 2026
• [Thai] “เลือกตั้ง 2569 : ANFREL ออกแถลงการณ์กังวลอย่างยิ่งเกี่ยวกับการรักษาความลับและความโปร่งใสของบัตรลงคะแนนในการเลือกตั้งไทย“, The Standard, 17 February 2026
• [Thai] “ANFREL สังเกตการณ์เลือกตั้งไทย ภาพรวมสงบเรียบร้อย แต่บัตรเสียสูงกว่าปกติ หนุนเผยผลคะแนนโปร่งใส ไม่ชักช้า“, The Standard, 12 February 2026

 

2025

In English:

 

• “Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election“, Reuters, 31 December 2025
• “Myanmar military reports 50 percent turnout in first election phase“, Al Jazeera, 31 December 2025
• “Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election“, Channel News Asia (CNA), 31 December 2025
• “Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war“, CBS 19 News (via AFP), 28 December 2025
• “From the Balkans to Southeast Asia: High-stakes elections test fragile stabilities across three continents“, Arab News, 28 December 2025
• “Myanmar Junta’s Election Opens Amid Airstrikes and Sparse Turnout“, The Irrawaddy, 28 December 2025
• “Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war“, Yahoo (via AFP), 28 December 2025
• “Polls open for military-ruled Myanmar’s first election in 5 years“, The Mainichi (via AP), 28 December 2025
• “Myanmar’s Military Junta Chief Offers Lesson In Democracy“, Barron’s (via AFP), 28 December 2025
• “Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham“, The Asahi Shimbun (via AP), 29 December 2025
• “Weak turnout seen in Myanmar’s phased election, first since 2021 coup“, Reuters, 28 December 2025
• “Tepid early turnout in Myanmar election“, Raidió Teilifís Éireann (via Reuters), 28 December 2025
• “How Myanmar’s junta-run vote works, and why it might not“, The Straits Times, 28 December 2025
• “Myanmar Junta Bars Independent Domestic Monitors From Sunday’s Election“, The Irrawaddy, 26 December 2025
• “Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts“, Associated Press, 26 December 2025
• “‘Not for the people’: Myanmar junta prepares for elections designed to legitimise grip on power“, The Guardian, 26 December 2025
• “Myanmar Junta Stages Election After Five Years Of Civil War” , Deccan Chronicle, 24 December 2025
• “UN says Myanmar junta using ‘brutal violence’ to force people to vote“, The Straits Times, 23 December 2025
• “Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war“, The Hindu, 23 December 2025
• “Myanmar’s first election since the 2021 coup: everything you need to know“, The Guardian, 23 December 2025
• “February 12 polls a test for democratic transition“, The Daily Star, 17 December 2025
• “CEC vows transparent polls, says rule of law is key“, The New Nation, 24 November 2025
• “13th JS polls key to restoring democracy, says EC Sanaullah“, The Financial Express, 23 November 2025
• “Experts call for EC ‘Compliance Desk’ ahead of national polls“, The Business Standard, 22 November 2025
• “Democracy to return through 13th polls: EC Sanaullah“, Banglanews24.com, 22 November 2025
• “Govt writes to EC to prepare for referendum: CEC“, Bonik Barta, 22 November 2025
• “EC Sanaullah expects ‘record number’ of international observers to oversee election“, bdnews24.com, 22 November 2025
• “Record number of international observers expected for election: EC Sanaullah“, The Business Standard, 22 November 2025
• “EC asked to hold JS polls, referendum same day” NewAge, 22 November 2025
• “Commission ready to hold free, fair election: EC Sanaullah“, Daily Sun, 22 November 2025
• “EC Sanaullah: Democracy to be revived through 13th parliamentary election“, Dhaka Tribune, 22 November 2025
• “CEC emphasizes commitment to free, fair elections“, Daily Observer, 22 November 2025
• “Govt asks EC to hold referendum alongside national election“, The Daily Star, 22 November 2025
• “Govt asks EC to hold referendum and JS polls on same day: CEC“, Jagonews24.com, 22 November 2025
• “Our only agenda is holding a free, fair election: CEC“, BSS News, 22 November 2025
• “Democracy to be revived through 13th parliamentary election: EC Sanaullah“, BSS News, 22 November 2025
• “PM Karki vows all-out efforts for safe, free election“, The Himalayan, 6 November 2025
• “PM Karki pledges peaceful election without bloodshed or injuries“, Khabarhub, 6 November 2025
• “All our efforts are focused on the elections: PM Karki“, Himal Press, 6 November 2025
• “PM Karki pledges ‘bloodless, injury-free'”, Nepal News, 6 November 2025
• “All-out efforts on to ensure safe, free election: PM Karki“, The Rising Nepal, 6 November 2025
• “ANFREL strongly opposes upcoming Myanmar junta election“, Mizzima, 25 October 2025
• “Election watchdog warns Myanmar junta’s planned polls lack credibility“, Mizzima, 1 October 2025
• “Myanmar Junta Sets Elections for December 28 Despite Widespread Dissent“, Tempo, 19 August 2025
• “Myanmar military announces Dec 28 elections amid boycott by opposition“, Hornbill TV, 19 August 2025
• “Election network ANFREL to send observers for first time since 2008 polls“, Daily Sun, 14 August 2025
• “ANFREL plans to send international observers in February election“, bdnews24.com, 12 August 2025
• “ANFREL delegation meets CEC to discuss election observation mission“, BSS News, 12 August 2025
• “Watchdog: High turnout, low competition mark 2025 elections“, Daily Guardian, 29 July 2025
• “PHL told to address political dynasties, election disinformation, transparency“, BusinessWorld, 24 July 2025
• “Asian poll watchdog flags ‘systemic issues’ during Phl elections“, Daily Tribune, 24 July 2025
• “ANFREL Final Report: Asian poll observers urge update of PH Election Code, flag ‘systemic issues’“, GMA News, 24 July 2025
• “ANFREL seeks electoral reforms as 20th Congress opens“, Manila Bulletin, 24 July 2025
• [VIDEO] “Consider This: ASEAN25 — Advancing Democracy in Southeast Asia“, Astro Awani, 28 May 2025
• “Power and politics: How the 2025 midterm Philippine elections shaped a nation in transition“, Sunday Observer, 25 May 2025
• “Vote Buying, Political Dynasty Issues Pervade ‘Effective’ 2025 Polls“, Daily Guardian, 17 May 2025
• “Better turnout, but voters still had limited choices for leaders“, Rappler, 16 May 2025
• [VIDEO] “ANFREL flags prevalence of vote buying during 2025 midterm elections“, Rappler, 16 May 2025
• [VIDEO] “ANFREL lauds COMELEC for reforms amid outdated election laws“, Rappler, 16 May 2025
• [VIDEO] “ANFREL: 30% of areas we observed had at least 1 uncontested seat“, Rappler, 16 May 2025
• [LIVESTREAM] “ANFREL holds a press briefing to release interim report of the IEOM for #Elesyon2025“, GMA News, 16 May 2025
• [PHOTO] “ANFREL shares preliminary findings on 2025 midterm elections“, Philippine Star, 16 May 2025
• “Asian poll observers flag abuse of ayuda, vote-buying“, GMA News, 16 May 2025
• [PHOTO] “Observing the PH electoral process“, GMA News, 16 May 2025
• [PHOTO] “ANFREL interim report“, Philippine News Agency, 16 May 2025
• [VIDEO] “Assessment of 2025 midterm elections in the eyes of foreign observers“, ANC Top Story, 13 May 2025
• [VIDEO] “International observers monitor PH elections“, Halalan 2025: The ABS-CBN Special Coverage of the 2025 Philippine Elections, 12 May 2025
• “Comelec to allow international poll observers in the May 12 Sorsogon elections“, Philippine Information Agency, 9 May 2025
• “PNP goes on full alert ahead of May 12 elections“, Inquirer.net, 4 May 2025
• “Asian observers deployed for Eleksyon 2025“, GMA News, 2 May 2025
• “ANFREL rolls out 21-day observation mission for PHL midterm polls“, BusinessMirror, 29 April 2025
• “ANFREL Launches Election Observation Mission for Philippines 2025“, Daily Guardian, 29 April 2025
• “Will hold ‘best election’ in nation’s history“, The Daily Star, 20 April 2025
• “Next polls will be best in history: Dr. Yunus“, The Asian Age, 20 April 2025
• “Govt will hold ‘best election’ in Bangladesh’s history: CA“, The Business Standard, 19 April 2025
• “Yunus sees next general election as ‘milestone’ for Bangladesh’s democracy, vows credibility“, bdnews24.com, 19 April 2025
• “Next polls to be the best election in history“, Daily Observer, 19 April 2025
• “Interim govt will hold “best election” in country’s history: CA“, somoynews.tv, 19 April 2025
• “Upcoming election will be a milestone in Bangladesh’s history: CA Yunus“, NewAge, 19 April 2025
• “Interim govt to hold ‘best election’ in country’s history, CA tells ANFREL“, Daily Sun, 19 April 2025
• “Interim Leader Yunus Promises ‘Best Election’ in Bangladesh’s History“, Bernama, 19 April 2025
• “Next National Election Will Be Milestone in Democracy: Chief Advisor“, Voice7 News, 19 April 2025
• “Govt to hold “best election” in Bangladesh’s history, says CA“, banglanews24.com, 19 April 2025
• “Next polls to be the best election in history“, eastend24.com, 19 April 2025
• “Govt will hold “best election” in Bangladesh’s history: CA“, outlookbangla.com, 19 April 2025
• “ANFREL meets Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir“, BSS News, 18 April 2025
• “International poll bodies to act as observers in 2025 PH elections“, Inquirer.net, 31 January 2025

 

In other languages:

 

• [Bengali] [VIDEO] এটিএন বাংলার রাত ১০ টার সংবাদ | 22.11.2025 | Today News | Ajker News | ATN Bangla News, 22 November 2025
• [Bengali] [VIDEO] সময় সংবাদ | রাত ১১টা | ২২ নভেম্বর ২০২৫ | Somoy TV Bulletin 11PM | Latest Bangladeshi News, 22 November 2025
• [Nepali] एक थोपा रगत नबग्ने, एकजना घाइते नहुने गरी चुनाव गराउने प्रयासमा छु: प्रधानमन्त्री, Nepal Khabar, 6 November 2025
• [Thai] “ANFREL ออกรายงานระบุรัฐบาลทหารพม่าจัดเลือกตั้งขาดความชอบธรรม“, Prachatai, 30 September 2025
• [Filipino] [VIDEO] “Pag-abuso sa ayuda, at vote buying, napansin ng international observer na ANFREL sa nagdaang eleksyon“, Super Radyo DZBB 594 khz, 17 May 2025
• [Ilocano] “Obserbasion ti Asian Network for Free Elections maipapan iti naisayangkat nga eleksion, nairuaren“, Bombo Radyo Baguio, 16 May 2025
• [Filipino] [VIDEO] “Kabilang ang ANFREL o Asian Network for Free Elections sa mga international election observers na nakabantay sa halalan“, 105.1 Brigada News FM Manila, 12 May 2025

 

 

2024

In English:

 

• “Youth urged to volunteer for 2025 midterm election to safeguard democracy“, News5, 8 December 2024
• “Secrecy of ballot compromised by layout of polling stations – ANFREL raise concerns“, The Daily Mirror, 18 November 2024
• “Election Observation Mission holds media briefing“, Daily Mirror Online, 17 November 2024
• [VIDEO] “Local Election Observers encourage the electoral reforms which is one of the solution – ANFREL“, Vidiyal LK, 17 November 2024
• [VIDEO] “Establishment of Campaign Finance Monitoring Office inside the Election Commission is very important“, Vidiyal LK, 17 November 2024
• “Voter apathy, weekday contribute to low turnout, say polls observers“, The Sunday Times, 17 November 2024
• “Election Observers Call 2024 Parliamentary Election Fair and Peaceful“, Newsfirst, 17 November 2024
• [VIDEO] News 1st: Prime Time English News (report starts at 31:20 mark), Newsfirst, 14 November 2024
• “ANFREL election observes face awkward situation at polling booths“, Times Online, 14 November 2024
• “Over 10,000 Local and Foreign Election Observers to Monitor 2024 Parliamentary Election“, Newsfirst, 14 November 2024
• “SL heads to crucial Parliamentary polls today“, Daily FT, 14 November 2024
• “Sri Lanka set for parliamentary election on Thursday, all arrangements in place“, DT Next, 13 November 2024
• “Over 20 Foreign Election Observers to Monitor 2024 General Election“, Newsfirst, 12 November 2024
• [VIDEO] “‘Peaceful Campaign So Far, But Monitoring Continues’: ANFREL Meets EC Officials Ahead of Election“, Newsfirst, 11 November 2024
• “International polls observers will be here once again but in smaller numbers“, The Sunday Times, 10 November 2024
• “Nearly 50 Foreign Election Observers to Monitor 2024 General Election“, News 1st, 9 November 2024
• “ANFREL Launches Observation Mission“, Times Online, 5 November 2024
• “Voters lack knowledge about preferential voting, claim foreign observers“, The Sunday Times, 29 September 2024
• “Foreign observers say their wide-ranging focus strenghthened democratic process“, The Sunday Times, 29 September 2024
• “EC lacks teeth in tracking, analysing parties manipulating spending cap: ANFREL“, The Daily Mirror, 28 September 2024
• “Prez Poll 2024 second count Timely communication of EC could have averted state of confusion – ANFREL“, The Daily Mirror, 26 September 2024
• “AI-based electoral threats: ‘EC should acknowledge innovation’“, The Morning, 26 September 2024
• “Timely communication of EC could have averted state of confusion: ANFREL“, Daily Mirror Online, 25 September 2024
• “DRAPAC24 session summary: The 2024 tech-influenced elections in the eyes of young persons“, EngageMedia, 22 September 2024
• “More needs to be done for differently abled voters“, The Sunday Times, 22 September 2024
• “Voting ends peacefully in Lanka presidential polls“, The Pioneer, 22 September 2024
• “Sri Lankan presidential polls: 75 pc voter turnout recorded, overnight curfew in place“, Manorama Online, 21 September 2024
• “Sri Lanka’s voter turnout for presidential poll estimated to be 75 per cent: Official“, Hindustan Times, 21 September 2024
• “Curfew announced as soon as election is over!” India Herald, 21 September 2024
• “Presidential Election: Around 75% voter turnout to decide next president“, The Morning, 22 September 2024
• “Polls watchers commend EC, police and people for peaceful election“, The Sunday Times, 22 September 2024
• “International election observers to meet Election Commission members today“, Hiru, 17 September 2024
• “Election Commission to hold talks with international observers ahead of presidential polls“, Lanka News Web, 17 September 2024
• “International election observers to meet EC members“, Ada Derana, 17 September 2024
• “Int’l election observers to meet with the Election Commission today“, The Morning, 17 September 2024
• “Over 70 polls monitors arrive, more expected“, Daily News, 17 September 2024
• “Lessons from Indonesia’s 2024 election: Social media, censorship, and youth vote“, Global Voices Advox, 17 September 2024
• “Leading Organizations Supporting Democratic Elections Introduce Model Commitments to Defend Election Integrity Globally“, The Carter Center, 15 September 2024
• “International Election Observation Intensifies in Sri Lanka“, News 1st, 15 September 2024
• “Third international polls monitoring mission here (Sri Lanka)”, The Island, 12 September 2024
• “Bangladesh Experiences Political Transformation Under Yunus“, The Pinnacle Gazette, 14 August 2024
• “ANFREL calls for democratic renewal, fair election in Bangladesh“, NewAge, 14 August 2024
• “Groups warn vs disinformation, AI, ‘deep fake’ in Halalan 2025“, ABS-CBN News, 13 May 2024
• “Poe fights electronic vote-buying“, BusinessWorld, 8 May 2024
• “Indonesia’s elections and what they mean for Australia’s Development Partnership Plans“, Development Policy Centre, 12 April 2024
• “ANFREL intends to observe Presidential Election“, Ceylon Today, 27 March 2024
• “Bangkok-based ANFREL wants to observe upcoming presidential election here“, The Island Online, 27 March 2024
• “ANFREL seeks to monitor Presidential Election in October“, Daily Mirror, 26 March 2024
• “Indonesia announces election winners amid protests and fraud allegations“, Global Voices, 22 March 2024
• “Indonesian Election Commission Affirms Prabowo’s Landslide Victory“, The Diplomat, 21 March 2024
• “Ex-General Accused of Rights Abuses Is Declared Winner of Indonesia Election“, New York Times, 20 March 2024
• “Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan To File Election Complaint at Constitutional Court“, The Diplomat, 14 March 2024
• “Indonesia’s PDI-P Says That It Will Seek Election Investigation“, The Diplomat, 27 February 2024
• “The implementation of the elections is considered administratively successful, but lacks integrity“, Kompas, 18 February 2024
• “Bangladesh Is Heading For a One-Sided General Election“, The News Lens, 10 January 2024
• “Bangladesh goes to polls amid ailing democracy“, GNN Liberia, 7 January 2024
• “Bangladesh is heading for a one-sided general election“, Global Voices, 6 January 2024
• “ANFREL calls for genuine democratic general election in Bangladesh“, New Age Bangladesh, 5 January 2024
• “ANFREL voices concern over Bangladesh’s JS polls, calls for ‘genuine democratic elections’“, The Business Standard, 5 January 2024

 

 

In other languages:

• “‘வாக்காளர் அறிவூட்டல்’ இலங்கைக்கு கட்டாயம்!“, Vidiyal.lk, 23 November 2024
• [VIDEO] “මහ ඡන්දය ගැන විදෙස් නිරීක්ෂකයන්ගේ මතය“, ITN News, 17 November 2024
• “யாழ். அரசாங்க அதிபருடன் ANFREL தேர்தல் கண்காணிப்பு குழுவினர் மேற்கொண்ட சந்திப்பு“, Tamilwin.com, 5 November 2024
• “ANFREL தேர்தல் கண்காணிப்பு குழுவினர் அரசாங்க அதிபருடன் சந்திப்பு“, Jettamil.com, 4 November 2024
• “தேர்தல் கண்காணிப்பு குழுவினருக்கும் யாழ்.அரசாங்க அதிபருக்கும் இடையில் சந்திப்பு“, Tamilguide.com, 4 November 2024
• “யாழ். மாவட்ட அரசாங்க அதிபரை : இன்று சந்தித்த தேர்தல் கண்காணிப்புக் குழுவினர்“, Samugammedia.com, 4 November 2024
• [VIDEO] “මාධ්‍ය වගකීමෙන් ස්වාධීනව කටයුතු කළා – විදේශ නිරීක්ෂකයින් වාර්තා කරයි“, Rupavahini News, 25 September 2024
• “ANFREL Soroti Penyalahgunaan Sumber Negara di Pemilu 2024“, rumahpemilu.org, 8 June 2024
• “ANFREL Rekomendasikan Perbaikan Kualifikasi Kandidat dan Transparansi Pemilu“, rumahpemilu.org, 7 June 2024
• “ANFREL ජනපතිවරණය නිරීක්ෂණයට සූදානම්“, dinamina.lk, 26 March 2024
• “Pemantau Asing Sebut Pemilu 2024 Paling Tidak Berintegritas“, limapagi.id, 22 February 2024
• “Pemantau Asing Soroti Integritas dan Netralitas KPU di Pemilu 2024“, CNN Indonesia, 21 February 2024
• “ANFREL Soroti Integritas KPU dalam Pemilu 2024“, beritabaru.co, 21 February 2024
• [OPINION] “Memalukan dan Memilukan“, porostimur.com, 21 February 2024
• “Lembaga Asian Network for Free Elections Soroti Bansos Jokowi untuk Menangkan Gibran“, Optika.id, 20 February 2024
• “Lembaga Pemantau Asing Ungkap Pemilu di Indonesia Penuh Kecurangan“, seputarcibubur.com, 20 February 2024
• “Lembaga Pemantau Internasional Sebut Pemilu Indonesia Tidak Berintegritas dan Tidak Netral“, kajianberita.com, 19 February 2024
• “KPU Telah Menyelenggarakan Pemilu Terbesar Keempat di Dunia, Menurut Direktur Anfrel“, viva.co.id, 19 February 2024
• “Anfrel: Berlangsung baik, Pemilu 2024 di Indonesia“, Antara, 19 February 2024
• [VIDEO] “ANFREL apresiasi pemilu berjalan damai di Indonesia“, Beranda Nusantara, 19 February 2024
• “Lembaga Pemantau Asing Miliki Catatan soal Pemilu di Indonesia“, kabardki.com, 19 February 2024
• “Lembaga Pemantau Asing Sebut Pemilu di Indonesia Tidak Berintegritas dan Tak Netral“, riau24.com, 19 February 2024
• “Lembaga Pemantau Asing Soroti Integritas Pemilu Indonesia“, Konfrontasi, 19 February 2024
• “Lembaga Pemantau Asing: Pemilu di Indonesia Tak Netral dan Tak Berintegritas“, Radar Aktual, 19 February 2024
• “Lembaga Pemantau Asing: Pemilu di Indonesia Tidak Berintegritas dan Tak Netral“, democrazy.id, 19 February 2024
• “Lembaga Pemantau Asing Sebut Pemilu di Indonesia Tidak Berintegritas dan Tak Netral“, eramuslim.com, 19 February 2024
• “Lembaga Pemantau Asing: Pemilu di Indonesia Tidak Berintegritas dan Tak Netral“, inilah.com, 19 February 2024
• “Penyelenggaraan Pemilu Dinilai Berhasil secara Administratif, tetapi Tidak Berintegritas“, Kompas, 18 February 2024
• “Anfrel apresiasi pemilu di Indonesia berjalan aman dan damai“, Antara, 18 February 2024
• “VIDEO: ANFREL apresiasi pemilu berjalan damai di Indonesia“, Antara, 18 February 2024
• “Penyelenggara Pemilu Indonesia Gagal Jaga Integritas, Anfrel Soroti Kasus Paman Gibran“, Media Indonesia, 18 February 2024
• “Lembaga Asing Soroti Bagi-Bagi Bansos di Musim Pemilu 2024“, merdeka.com, 18 February 2024
• “Asian Network for Free Elections Soroti Pelanggaran Etik MK dan KPU“, TIMES Indonesia, 18 February 2024
• “Lembaga Internasional Pelototi Dugaan Jokowi Politisi Bansos untuk Kemenangan Gibran“, TIMES Indonesia, 18 February 2024
• “Anfrel: Indonesia Sukses Menyelenggarakan Pemilu 2024 Secara Administrasi“, Law-Justice.co, 18 February 2024
• “ANFREL: Banyak Pelanggaran Dilakukan Penyelenggara Pemilu 2024“, Law-Justice.co, 18 February 2024
• “Pengawas Pemilu Internasional: Kualitas Pemilu Indonesia Bermasalah“, Law-Justice.co, 18 February 2024
• “Temukan Banyak Pelanggaran Selama Tahapan Pemilu di Media Sosial, Ini Kata Bawaslu“, babad.id, 14 February 2024
• “3 Pemantau Asing Ini Bakal Amati Pemilu 2024 Indonesia“, riauonline.co.id, 12 February 2024
• “Tiga Pemantau Asing Siap Amati Pemilu 2024“, Voice of Indonesia, 9 February 2024
• “LSM PERAK Dapat Kunjungan Tamu Internasional“, berita-online.com, 9 February 2024
• “Kunjungan ANFREL ke JSI, Bahas Pemantauan Pemilu dan Dinamika Politik Lokal“, dialeksis.com, 12 February 2024
• “ANFREL Berdialog Bersama Ahmad Mirza dari KIP Aceh dalam Pemantauan Pemilu 2024“, dialeksis.com, 12 February 2024
• “Pilpres 2024 Sebulan Lagi, Ini 4 Lembaga Pengawas Pemilu Internasional“, Tempo, 13 January 2024
• “নির্বাচনে প্রকৃত প্রতিযোগিতা নেই, বাংলাদেশে গণতন্ত্রকে দৃঢ় সমর্থনে আন্তর্জাতিক সম্প্রদায়কে তাগিদ“, mzamin.com, 5 January 2024

 

 

2023

In English:

 

• “E-wallet transaction limits needed to fight vote buying before and on election day — Namfrel“, BusinessWorld, 25 September 2023
• “US, EU, global rights bodies concerned“, NewAge Bangladesh, 14 September 2023
• “Comelec creates committee against vote-buying for 2023 barangay polls“, Rappler, 8 September 2023
• “40 observers: Asian poll monitors add voice“, NewsDay, 4 September 2023
• “Cambodia’s ‘One-Horse Race’ Election No Display of Political Pluralism“, Polygraph.info, 31 July 2023
• “Cambodia Election Boycott Ban Will Stymie, Not Foster Democracy“, Polygraph.info, 5 July 2023
• [Video] “Poll monitoring group commends Thailand for positive election process, raises vote-buying concerns“, Channel News Asia, 17 May 2023
• “Thailand Election Process ‘Improved,’ Monitoring Group Says“, Voice of America, 17 May 2023
• “Observers call for Thai election results to be respected“, La Prensa Latina, 17 May 2023
• “Thai parties meet for coalition talks to form government“, Channel News Asia, 17 May 2023
• “Thai parties meet for coalition talks to form government“, AFP via France 24, 17 May 2023
• “Thai govt should ‘reflect people’s will’: Poll observers“, AFP via New Straits Times, 17 May 2023
• “Thai govt should ‘reflect people’s will’: poll observers“, AFP via The Online Citizen, 17 May 2023
• “Poll observers say Thailand gov’t should reflect people’s will“, AFP via Manila Standard, 17 May 2023
• “Cambodia’s election ban on opposition widely condemned“, UCA News, 17 May 2023
• “Cambodia gov’t slammed for barring opposition party from contesting election“, La Prensa Latina, 16 May 2023
• “Cambodia election committee disqualifies main opposition party from upcoming election“, Jurist.org, 16 May 2023
• “People with disabilities and voting – What can be done better?“, Thai PBS, 5 April 2023
• “Philippines: A crisis of opposition?“, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 4 April 2023
• “After Banning Opposition Parties, Myanmar Junta Chief Falsely Promises ‘Free and Fair Elections’“, Polygraph.info, 4 April 2023
• “US reports unabated rights violation in Bangladesh“, New Age, 22 March 2023
• “Comelec to release transmission logs of May 9, 2022 polls“, Rappler, 21 March 2023
• “Genuine elections vs participatory sham“, The Daily Star, 16 March 2023
• “‘Taiwan has a lot to teach other countries’: Parliamentary openness forum concludes on second day“, Taiwan News, 15 March 2023
• “Opposition and civil society criticizes delay of local body polls in Sri Lanka“, People’s Dispatch, 14 March 2023
• “Tying loose ends before the May ’25 polls“, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 7 March 2023
• “Asian polls monitors condemn attempts to postpone LG elections“, The Island Sri Lanka, 18 February 2023
• “Govt must ensure LG polls conducted on scheduled dates: ANFREL“, Sunday Times, 17 February 2023
• “US, Australia lead calls to reinstate Cambodia’s ‘Voice of Democracy’“, UCA News, 14 February 2023
• “Ahead of an Epochal Election, Cambodia Turns Courts Against Opposition“, polygraph.info, 20 January 2023

 

In other languages:

 

• “【專題】GSIP全球服務實習計畫 新南向行動 與世界對話 “, Tamkang Times, 28 October 2023
• [Thai] “เปิดรายงานสังเกตการณ์การเลือกตั้งจาก ANFREL ชี้โปร่งใสกว่าปี 2019 มองไทยควรมีรัฐบาลที่สะท้อน ‘เจตจำนงของประชาชน’” The Standard, 18 May 2023
• [Thai] “องค์กรอิสระสังเกตการณ์เลือกตั้งชม เลือกตั้งไทย 2566 โปร่งใสขึ้นมาก” thansetakij.com, 18 May 2023
• [Thai] “ผู้สังเกตการณ์นานาชาติ ชมผลเลือกตั้งครั้งนี้ โปร่งใสกว่าครั้งก่อน” Bangkok Biz News, 17 May 2023
• [Spanish] “La UE y Australia critican la descalificación del principal partido opositor en Camboya“, swissinfo.ch, 16 May 2023
• [Thai] “ตรวจสอบข่าว: จริงหรือไม่ รัฐบาลกัมพูชาใช้ศาลกำจัดฝ่ายค้านก่อนเลือกตั้งใหญ่ “, VOA Thai, 26 January 2022

 

 

2022

In English:

 

• “Election well managed: Observing bodies“, NepalNews, 23 November 2022
• “Observing bodies say election was well-managed“, khabarhub.com, 23 November 2022
• “‘A harmless request’“, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 18 November 2022
• “Fact Check: Myanmar Does NOT Use The Same Voting Machines As The US – It Doesn’t Even Use Voting Machines“, Lead Stories, 17 November 2022
• “46 organisations, including two foreign, to be deputed on election observation“, The Himalayan Times, 16 November 2022
• “46 organizations including two int’l ones being deployed for election observation“, myRepublica, 16 November 2022
• “46 organizations, including two foreign ones, to observe November 20 election“, khabarhub.com, 16 November 2022
• “Rio, Lagman, and Ysaac’s gift of transparency“, Inquirer.net, 15 November 2022
• “EC grants permission to 36 organizations so far to observe Nov 20 elections“, Khabarhub, 20 September 2022
• “ANFREL offers media fellowship program on election reporting“, Center for Media Freedom & Responsibility, 7 September 2022
• “ANFREL offers media fellowship program on election reporting“, Big News Network, 7 September 2022
• “ANFREL Asian Media Fellowship on Election Reporting“, fundsforNGOs.org
• “Myanmar junta sentences former UK ambassador to year in prison“, Financial Times, 2 September 2022
• “Myanmar court convicts Suu Kyi of vote fraud, adds jail time“, Associated Press (AP), 2 September 2022
• “Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to a further three years on election fraud charge“, Radio Free Asia (RFA), 2 September 2022
• “Ex-UK ambassador and her husband jailed for a year in Myanmar, reports say”, The Guardian, 2 September 2022
• “Asian poll watchdog: 2022 PH elections credible, but vote-buying still ‘biggest flaw’“, Rappler, 19 August 2022
• “Asian poll watchdog says #Halalan2022 credible despite challenges“, ABS-CBN News, 18 August 2022
• “Myanmar’s military leader extends state of emergency“, Al Jazeera, 1 August 2022
• “The Seventeenth Philippine President“, The McGill International Review, 25 July 2022
• “Int’l democracy advocates, Mayer Daak denounce Odhikar’s deregistration“, New Age Bangladesh, 18 June 2022
• “Hun Sen wins another one-horse race in Cambodia“, Asia Times, 6 June 2022
• “Voters’ Expectations Subdued Ahead of Election Showdown Between CPP and Candlelight Party“, VOA, 5 June 2022
• “Cambodia Needs Democracy, Not Another Electoral Charade“, The Diplomat, 1 June 2022
• “Cambodia’s reborn opposition under pressure ahead of local polls“, Nikkei Asia, 30 May 2022
• “Amid Repression, Revived Opposition Party Hopes for Gains in Cambodia’s Local Elections“, VOA Khmer, 26 May 2022
• “Flicker of hope for Cambodia’s rubbed out opposition“, Asia Times, 24 May 2022
• “Inside the 2022 Philippine Elections in Taiwan“, New Bloom, 23 May 2022
• “Philippine capital witnesses first anti-Marcos protest after elections” La Prensa Latina, 13 May 2022
• “Random manual audit of 2022 polls retrieves over 200 ballot boxes“, Philstar.com, 12 May 2022
• “Disenfranchised voters can sue Comelec for damages, says poll watchdog“, ABS-CBN News, 12 May 2022
• “Comelec mulls withholding Smartmatic payment“, Philippine Star, 12 May 2022
• “Observers agree on Philippines election ‘transparency’“, La Prensa Latina, 11 May 2022
• “Manny Pacquiao concedes defeat in Philippine presidential election“, Marca, 11 May 2022
• “How almost everything went wrong and how determined voters will save the day“, Erin Cook, 11 May 2022
• “ANFREL flags VCM issues, vote-buying, delay in resolution of Marcos cases“, GMA News, 11 May 2022
• “Philippines Election 2022: Marcos Son Eyes Return with Early Lead“, Chiang Rai Times, 10 May 2022
• “Cambodia Polls Unlikely to be Credible and Transparent, Says Watchdog“, The Diplomat, 10 May 2022
• “Philippines heads to poll in pivotal election“, Saudi Gazette, 9 May 2022
• “Philippines election: Marcos family eye return to power as country votes“, Radio New Zealand, 9 May 2022
• “Explainer: A guide to the Philippines election“, Reuters, 5 May 2022
• “Comelec tells int’l poll observers: You shall have unimpeded access to electoral process“, GMA News, 4 May 2022
• “Int’l observers deployed ahead of May 9 elections, ANFREL says“, GMA News, 23 April 2022
• “Authorities asked to stop reprisals against victims, rights defenders“, New Age Bangladesh, 12 April 2022
• “Regional think tank joins call for fair, free and safe elections“, Philstar.com, 21 February 2022
• “Whither the international community?“, The Malaysian Insight, 14 February 2022
• “Myanmar’s Election Commission to audit accounts of Suu Kyi’s party“, La Prensa Latina, 9 February 2022
• “Explainer: A guide to the Philippines 2022 elections“, Reuters, 9 February 2022
• “Suu Kyi to Face 164 Years Imprisonment as Myanmar Junta Adds Five More Charges“, The Irrawaddy, 17 January 2022
• “On This Day: The Day Myanmar Military Chief Makes First Move for Coup“, The Irrawaddy, 8 January 2022

 

In other languages:

 

• [Bahasa Indonesia] “Aung San Suu Kyi Kembali Terima Vonis Hukuman Penjara“, Republika, 3 September 2022
• [French] “Un tribunal birman condamne Suu Kyi pour fraude électorale et ajoute une peine de prison“, News 24, 2 September 2022
• [Spanish] “Myanmar: 3 años de cárcel para Suu Kyi por fraude electoral“, Associated Press (AP), 2 September 2022
• [Filipino] “Overseas voting sa Taiwan, maayos na naisagawa sa kabila ng COVID-19 restrictions“, ABS-CBN News, 14 May 2022
• [Spanish] “Venezuela felicita a Ferdinand Marcos por triunfo en elecciones de Filipinas“, EFE, 12 May 2022
• [Russian] “Комиссия по выборам Филиппин отразила более 20 тысяч хакерских атак“, Красная Весна, 12 May 2022
• [Russian] “Азиатская сеть за свободные выборы ANFREL признала выборы на Филиппинах“, Красная Весна, 11 May 2022
• [Spanish] “Manny Pacquiao reconoce derrota en elecciones filipinas“, Deutsche Welle, 11 May 2022
• [Spanish] “Observadores internacionales denuncian la compra de votantes en las elecciones de Filipinas“, Público, 11 May 2022
• [Spanish] “Observadores coinciden en la “transparencia” de las elecciones en Filipinas“, Agencia EFE, 11 May 2022
• [Chinese] “台灣觀察菲律賓大選：疫情衝擊、長年投票秩序混亂，今電子投開票狀況如何？” The Storm Media, 10 May 2022

 

2021

In English:

 

• “Principle and Power in the Asia-Pacific“, DRI | Asia Review, 17 December 2021
• “Myanmar ousted leader facing new charges of electoral fraud“, The Chosun Ilbo, 18 November 2021
• “Myanmar: Jailed journalist Danny Fenster back in the US“, Frontline (The Hindu), 17 November 2021
• “Journalist Danny Fenster back in US after release from Myanmar jail“, The Wire, 17 November 2021
• “Myanmar junta charges Suu Kyi with fraud during elections“, Dawn, 17 November 2021
• “Myanmar election body charges Suu Kyi with electoral fraud“, The Asahi Shimbun, 17 November 2021
• “Myanmar election body charges Suu Kyi with electoral fraud“, Associated Press, 16 November 2021
• “Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi charged with election fraud and ‘lawless actions’“, The Guardian, 16 November 2021
• “Myanmar junta charges Suu Kyi with fraud during 2020 polls“, France 24, 16 November 2021
• “Myanmar election body charges Suu Kyi with electoral fraud“, abcNEWS, 16 November 2021
• “Myanmar’s ousted leader facing new charges of electoral fraud“, VOA, 16 November 2021
• “Myanmar junta charges Suu Kyi with fraud during 2020 polls“, The Times of India, 16 November 2021
• “Myanmar: Jailed journalist Danny Fenster back in the US“, Deutsche Welle, 16 November 2021
• “Myanmar: Jailed journalist Danny Fenster back in the US“, Taiwan News, 16 November 2021
• “Myanmar junta holds to election fraud lie as violence intensifies“, Polygraph.info, 12 November 2021
• “Myanmar riven by conflict one year after voters repudiated military power“, Coconuts Yangon, 9 November 2021
• “Filipino journalists join online training on ethical and professional reporting and election coverage in the pandemic“, Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), 28 October 2021
• “Biased for the truth: Journalists weigh in on ethical election reporting amid COVID-19“, Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), 28 October 2021
• “Safe and election-ready: Journalists recognize need for digital security amid pandemic“, Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), 28 October 2021
• “Filipino journalists received training on ethical and professional reporting during pandemic“, UNESCO Jakarta, 23 September 2021
• “Filipino journalists received training on ethical and professional reporting during pandemic“, India Education Diary, 23 September 2021
• “Southeast Asian Media Fellowship on Election Reporting, ANFREL“, Human Rights in ASEAN, 18 August 2021
• “ANFREL SEA Media Fellowship on Election Reporting“, IndonesiaNews.Net, 10 August 2021
• “ANFREL SEA Media Fellowship on Election Reporting“, Center for Media Freedom & Responsibility, 9 August 2021
• “Myanmar junta chief breaks promise and says new election in two years“, Mizzima, 1 August 2021
• “Ethnic Shan Party slams Myanmar junta for scrapping 2020 election“, The Irrawaddy, 29 July 2021
• “Myanmar’s junta scraps 2020 election results six months after coup“, Al Bawaba, 29 July 2021
• “Myanmar Junta Officially Annuls NLD’s 2020 Election Win“, The Irrawaddy, 27 July 2021
• “Myanmar junta cancels 2020 polls results“, The Daily Star, 27 July 2021
• “Myanmar junta cancels results of 2020 polls won by Suu Kyi’s party“, France 24, 26 July 2021
• “ANFREL submits proposals to SCPER“, Sunday Observer, 18 July 2021
• “ANFREL calls for a stronger media self-regulatory mechanism“, Daily Mirror, 17 July 2021
• “Myanmar begins amnesty of more than 2,000 prisoners“, Deutsche Welle, 30 June 2021
• “Resistance to coup bleeds Myanmar“, The Pioneer, 16 June 2021
• “Myanmar Junta’s Efforts to Kill the NLD Will Always Fail“, The Irrawaddy, 5 June 2021
• “To Disband NLD, Myanmar Junta to Probe for ‘Violations’ of Parties’ Registration Pledges“, The Irrawaddy, 2 June 2021
• “Myanmar’s Suu Kyi makes first in-person court appearance“, Federal News Network (AP), 24 May 2021
• “Myanmar junta threatens to dissolve Suu Kyi’s party“, Bangkok Post (AFP), 22 May 2021
• “Burmese junta weighs dissolving party of ousted leader“, Arkansas Democrat Gazette (AP), 22 May 2021
• “Major parties sit out meeting with junta’s election body“, Myanmar Now, 21 May 2021
• “Almost all political parties boycott junta’s election reform process“, AsiaNews.it, 21 May 2021
• “Myanmar Junta Scraps Charges Against Pro-Military, Ultranationalist Bosses“, The Irrawaddy, 20 May 2021
• “Thousands of Chin Civilians Flee Besieged Town After Myanmar Attacks“, RFA, 18 May 2021
• [AUDIO] “VOA Asia for Tuesday May 18“, Voice of America, 18 May 2021
• “International observers reject Myanmar military’s election fraud allegations“, EFE/La Prensa Latina, 17 May 2021
• “Myanmar election reflected citizenry’s will, no justification for military seizing power: report“, Jurist, 17 May 2021
• “2020 Election Result Accurately Reflected Voters’ Will: Poll Monitor“, The Irrawaddy, 17 May 2021
• “Myanmar election: No evidence fraud in 2020 vote, observers say“, BBC, 17 May 2021
• “Election watchdog says no credible proof of Myanmar fraud“, Associated Press, 17 May 2021
• “Myanmar’s election reflected people’s will, monitoring group says“, Reuters, 17 May 2021
• [VIDEO] “Pope Francis’ Mass for Myanmar brings attention, comfort, to a people in crisis“, Rome Reports, 14 May 2021
• “Following the money: PH media lessons for the 2022 polls“, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, 9 May 2021
• “Covering Cambodia’s elections amid threats“, CamboJA News, 5 May 2021
• “‘Red Lines’ and ‘No-Go Areas’: Learning to cope with fear in the shadow of the National Security Law – Book Chapter on Hong Kong Media and Elections (partnered with ANFREL)“, Hong Kong Election Observation Project, 4 May 2021
• “PH urged to learn from India, where poll rallies worsened virus surge“, Rappler, 4 May 2021
• “Death of 14 Protesters: Govt must carry out impartial investigation“, The Daily Star, 2 April 2021
• “Investigate deaths in anti-Modi protests: 11 int’l orgs“, New Age Bangladesh, 1 April 2021
• “How ‘democratic’ is the democratic movement in Myanmar?“, Eurasia Review, 28 March 2021
• “Turbulent Thailand: Thailand Protests Collapse as Leaders Languish in Jail“, Nikkei Asia, 18 March 2021
• “Myanmar junta pays dearly to sell its hated coup“, Asia Times, 14 March 2021
• “Nine Int’l organizations urge Bangladesh govt to repeal Digital Security Act“, Prothom Alo, 6 March 2021
• “18 protesters killed by military in Myanmar’s ‘bloodiest day’“, The Big Smoke, 1 March 2021
• “Myanmar’s coup regime cut of old military cloth“, Asia Times, 21 February 2021
• “Myanmar junta charges Suu Kyi again to keep her under house arrest“, Nikkei Asia, 16 February 2021
• “Thailand and Myanmar protesters exchange displays of dissent“, Nikkei Asia, 12 February 2021
• “Myanmar junta leader asks Thai counterpart for help on democracy“, Reuters, 10 February 2021
• “Myanmar: Stop the Coup, Let Election Tribunals Do Their Job“, LankaNewsWeb.net, 4 February 2021
• “Myanmar’s military reverts to its old strong-arm behaviour — and the country takes a major step backwards“, The Conversation, 1 February 2021

 

In other languages:

 

• [Thai][VIDEO] ““เลือกตั้งเสรี” สังเกตการณ์เลือกตั้ง อบต.ไทย (24 พ.ย. 64)“, Thai PBS, 24 November 2021
• [Chinese] “是去是留？香港民主之路该怎样走下去？“, Radio Free Asia, 21 October 2021
• [Bahasa Indonesia] “ANFREL: Pemilu Myanmar 2020 Cerminkan Keinginan Rakyat“, VOA Indonesia, 17 May 2021
• [Bahasa Indonesia] “Pengawas Independen: Tidak Ada Bukti Kecurangan Pemilu Myanmar“, DW, 17 May 2021
• [Burmese][VIDEO] “ျမန္မာ့ေရြးေကာက္ပြဲ ျပည္သူ႔ဆႏၵထင္ဟပ္ေၾကာင္း ANFREL သံုးသပ္“, VOA Burmese, 18 May 2021
• [Burmese] “၂၀၂၀ ျမန္မာေရြးေကာက္ပဲြ လူထုဆႏၵထင္ဟပ္ – ANFREL ထုတ္ျပန္“, VOA Burmese, 17 May 2021
• [Chinese] “是去是留？香港民主之路该怎样走下去？“, RFA, 21 October 2021
• [Chinese] “稱投票作弊為政變理由軍方站不住腳 緬甸去年選舉反映民意“, RFI, 17 May 2021
• [Chinese] “國際觀選組織：緬甸選舉反映民意 政變站不住腳“, UDN, 17 May 2021
• [French] “Thaïlande – Birmanie, même combat ?“, thailande-fr.com, 13 February 2021
• [German] “Beobachter: Es gab keinen Betrug bei Parlamentswahl in Myanmar“, DW, 17 May 2021
• [Japanese] “ミャンマー総選挙「国民の意思反映」 国際監視団、国軍の主張否定“, Jiji Press, 17 May 2021
• [Korean] “선거감시단체 “작년 미얀마 총선 국민 뜻 반영”…군부 주장 반박“, MK, 18 May 2021
• [Russian] “Международные наблюдатели заявили, что выборы в Мьянме были честными. Военные, захватившие там власть, утверждали иначе“, Hromadske, 18 May 2021
• [Spanish] “Observadores rechazan el fraude electoral en Birmania que alega el Ejército“, EFE, 17 May 2021
• [Thai][VIDEO] “สหรัฐฯ สนับสนุนหยุดยิงระหว่างอิสราเอล – ปาเลสไตน์ : ทันโลกกับ Thai PBS World (19 พ.ค. 64)“, Thai PBS, 19 May 2021
• [Thai] “หน่วยงานอิสระสังเกตการณ์เลือกตั้งยืนยัน ไม่หลักฐานบ่งชี้การทุจริตเลือกตั้งเมียนมา“, VOA Thai, 18 May 2021
• [Thai] “ผู้สังเกตการณ์อิสระชี้ ไม่พบหลักฐานการทุจริตเลือกตั้งเมียนมา 2020 ที่กองทัพใช้เป็นข้ออ้างก่อรัฐประหาร“, The Standard, 18 May 2021
• [Thai] “กลุ่มสังเกตการณ์ชี้เลือกตั้งพม่าสะท้อนเจตจำนงประชาชน ทหารไม่ควรใช้ข้อบกพร่องเป็นเหตุยึดอำนาจ“, MGR Online, 17 May 2021
• [Thai] “‘อันเฟรล’ชี้ผลเลือกตั้งเมียนมาสะท้อน‘เจตจำนงค์ประชาชน’“, Bangkok Biz News, 17 May 2021
• [Ukrainian] “Міжнародні спостерігачі заявили, що вибори у М’янмі були чесними. Військові, які захопили там владу, стверджували інакше“, Hromadske, 17 May 2021
• [Ukrainian] “Міжнародні спостерігачі підтвердили чесність виборів у М’янмі“, DW, 17 May 2021

 

2020

In English:

 

• “International NGOs react to Thai pro-democracy protests“, The Phuket News, 26 November 2020
• “Suu Kyi’s party wins big in Myanmar polls“, Arab News, 15 November 2020
• “Voting rights for monks sought, NLD Muslim candidates win“, Myanmar Times, 12 November 2020
• “What election observers are saying about Myanmar’s election“, Global Voices, 12 November 2020
• “Election monitors commend Myanmar polling day operations“, Myanmar Times, 11 November 2020
• “Myanmar election latest (live updates)“, Nikkei Asia, 10 November 2020
• “High poll turnout puts party of Aung San Suu Kyi on course to victory in Myanmar“, The Australian, 9 November 2020
• “Peaceful polls, high voter turnout mark Myanmar vote“, Myanmar Times, 8 November 2020
• “The U.S. Has Supported Democracy Around the Globe. Now Election Observers Overseas Have Advice for Americans“, Time Magazine, 6 November 2020
• “ANFREL to send 23 observers for Myanmar elections“, Myanmar Times, 30 October 2020
• “8th media conference discusses election coverage“, Global New Light of Myanmar, 25 August 2020
• “Overall conducting of polls: Monitoring bodies satisfied”, The Sunday Morning, 9 August 2020
• “ANFREL: First successful election in South Asia amid COVID-19”, Ceylon Daily News, 7 August 2020

• “ANFREL deploys election monitors for five districts”, Ceylon Daily News, 5 August 2020
• “Asian monitors to assess conduct of polls in Sri Lanka”, Colombo Gazette, 4 August 2020
• “New technology for local election monitors”, Sunday Observer, 2 August 2020
• “Election Secretariat ready for smooth poll”, Sunday Observer, 2 August 2020
• “International election observers due here ahead of polls”, Sunday Observer, 21 June 2020
• “2020 General Election | Monitoring bodies gear for polls”, The Sunday Morning, 14 June 2020
• “New code of conduct for the General Election”, Newsradio, 1 June 2020
• “An election in the time of pandemic in Sri Lanka”, Daily Mirror, 7 May 2020
• “EC invites foreign observers for Parliamentary election”, Colombo Gazette, 12 March 2020
• “Voter edu vital for minorities and multilingual speakers – ANFREL”, Ceylon Today, 4 March 2020
• “Edu on postal vote needed – ANFREL”, Ceylon Today, 3 March 2020
• “Public should have access to Election Complaints and Mgt Unit”, Ceylon Today, 29 February 2020
• “Use biometrics to capture voter info – ANFREL”, Ceylon Today, 28 February 2020
• “ANFREL urges polling station accessibility audits”, Ceylon Today, 27 February 2020
• “Who’s afraid of election campaign finance regulations?”, EconomyNext, 8 February 2020
• “Thailand leaps in global democracy rankings after election”, Nikkei Asian Review, 24 January 2020
• “UEC Chairman U Hla Thein receives Executive Director of Asian Network for Free Elections”, Global New Light of Myanmar, 18 January 2020

 

In other languages:

 

• [Sinhala] “පරිසරය සුරකින වියදම් අඩු ඡන්දයකට මඟක්”, lankadeepa.lk, 16 June 2020
• [Chinese] “【台灣新眼界】20200109世界攏咧看! 外國觀選團看臺灣大選”, PTS, 7 January 2020

 

2019

In English:

 

• “Media was blatantly biased in many instances: ANFREL Head of Mission”, Newsfirst Sri Lanka, 18 November 2019
• “Sri Lanka presidential election: Voting concludes”, Gulf News, 16 November 2019
• “Local and international election monitors commence operations”, Newsfirst, 15 November 2019
• “Asian election observers begin monitoring Sri Lanka Presidential election”, Colombo Page, 9 November 2019
• “Southeast Asia’s Troubling Elections: Democratic Demolition in Thailand”, Journal of Democracy, October 2019
• “UEC promises free and fair elections without partiality”, Eleven, 31 August 2019

• “Why Thailand stuck with a military government”, The Strategist, 23 July 2019
• “Thai elections 2019: What comes next?”, FCCT, 23 May 2019
• “In defense of KPU and the 2019 general election”, The Jakarta Post, 7 May 2019
• “The frustrated wait for Thailand’s election outcome”, The Interpreter, 2 April 2019
• “How Free and Fair are Thailand’s Elections?”, Unreserved, 1 April 2019
• “Irregularities Cloud Thailand’s 2019 Election Results”, The Diplomat, 30 March 2019
• “Election aftermath: Thai candidates lodge complaints over ‘election irregularities’, alleged vote-buying”, Coconuts Bangkok, 30 March 2019
• “Candidates lodge complaints over Thai election”, The ASEAN Post, 30 March 2019
• “Thailand election: Full vote count in but no winner yet”, BBC, 29 March 2019
• “ANFREL issues a report on election; calls for transparency”, Prachatai English, 28 March 2019
• “Farce in Thailand”, The Statesman, 28 March 2019
• “Poll problems prompt EU, Anfrel to voice concern”, Bangkok Post, 27 March 2019
• “Election observers call still-partial Thai vote count flawed”, AP, 27 March 2019
• “Thai pro-democracy parties unite to oust military junta”, The Telegraph, 27 March 2019
• “Thai election ‘not free and fair’ says monitor group”, 9News, 27 March 2019 
• “Seven Thai Parties Form Coalition, Vow to Stop Junta from Retaining Power”, BenarNews, 27 March 2019
• “Thai election process ‘deeply flawed’, say independent observers”, The Guardian, 26 March 2019
• “Observers: ‘Flawed’ initial vote count hurt perceptions”, Bangkok Post, 26 March 2019
• “Thailand’s puzzling election results explained”, The Straits Times, 26 March 2019 
• “Election observers call still-partial Thai vote count flawed”, WTOP News, 26 March 2019 
• “Thailand vote count ‘flawed’ – International observers”, TRT World, 26 March 2019 
• “Confusion reigns over Thai election result”, The Courier, 26 March 2019 
• “Thailand’s election was ‘heavily tilted’ towards pro-junta Palang Pracharat party, Asian election monitor says”, South China Morning Post, 26 March 2019 
• “Monitor says Thai election campaign ‘heavily tilted’ to benefit junta”, Reuters, 26 March 2019 
• “Watchdog calls for EC to address flaws and issues, announce official election result as soon as possible”, The Nation, 26 March 2019 
• “EC must clear public doubts, announce results immediately, insist observer groups”, The Nation, 26 March 2019
• “General elections were peaceful but not fair: Intl observer”, Khaosod English, 26 March 2019
• “Access denied: challenges for people with disabilities in the 2019 election”, Prachatai English, 12 March 2019

 

In other languages:

 

• [Chinese] “【泰國大選】7個反對黨宣布結盟：經過混亂的選舉，我們將力拚組閣權”, The News Lens, 28 March 2019
• [Chinese] “力抗軍政府 泰7黨結盟搶組閣權”, Liberty Times Net, 28 March 2019
• [Chinese] “泰國會大選 觀察組織：競選過程有利親政府政黨”, CNA, 26 March 2019
• [Chinese] “泰國大選：點票被指存缺陷　在野黨促選委會公開資訊”, on.cc, 26 March 2019
• [Chinese] “两大阵营料拉拢老牌政党”, Seehua, 26 March 2019

• [Czech] “Pozorovatelé kritizovali sčítání hlasů v Thajsku. Volby se v zemi konaly poprvé od převratu”, ČT24, 26 March 2019
• [Dutch] “Verkiezingen Thailand geplaagd door ‘onregelmatigheden ten voordele van junta’”, De Standaard, 26 March 2019 
• [French] “Les élections thaïlandaises “biaisées”, selon les observateurs internationaux”, RTS, 31 March 2019
• [French] “Confusion post-électorale en Thaïlande”, Le Figaro, 29 March 2019
• [French] “Les élections en Thaïlande, pas toujours justes ni libres”, Radio Canada, 27 March 2019
• [French] “Confusion en Thaïlande deux jours après les élections”, Mediapart, 26 March 2019 
• [Indonesian] “Pemantau: Pemilu Thailand Cenderung Untungkan Junta Militer”, Kompas, 27 March 2019
• [Indonesian] “Lembaga Pemantau: Pemilu Thailand Sarat Penyimpangan”, BeritaSatu, 27 March 2019
• [Japanese] “タイ総選挙：国際NGOが懸念、選挙結果の早期発表を求める”, PJA, 27 March 2019
• [Japanese] “タイ総選挙戦は軍政に有利、監視団が指摘　不正認定はせず”, Reuters, 26 March 2019
• [Khmer] “អង្គការ​អន្តរជាតិ ANFREL៖ ការបោះឆ្នោត​ថៃ មិន​ស្របតាម​ស្តង់ដារ​បោះឆ្នោត​ដែល​សេរី​និង​យុត្តិធម៌​ទេ​”, Thmey Thmey, 27 March 2019 
• [Korean] “태국, 부정선거 의혹 ‘시끌’…野지지 투표수 줄이려고 해”, MK, 26 March 2019 
• [Malay] “PRU Thailand: Kepincangan ketara kiraan undi – Pemantau p’raya”, Malaysiakini, 26 March 2019 
• [Polish] “Tajlandia liczy głosy. Opozycja mówi o zwycięstwie, rywale też spróbują stworzyć rząd”, TVN24, 27 March 2019 
• [Portuguese] “Observadores internacionais detetam irregularidades nas eleições na Tailândia”, Diário de Notícias, 26 March 2019  
• [Slovakian] “Výsledky volieb Thajsku sprevádzajú podozrenia z falšovania”, SME, 26 March 2019 
• [Spanish] “¿Hubo fraude en las elecciones legislativas de Tailandia?”, El Espectador, 26 March 2019 
• [Spanish] “Observadores asiáticos denuncian “clara parcialidad” a favor de la junta en campaña electoral en Tailandia”, Europa Press, 26 March 2019 
• [Swedish] “Ojämn kamp i väntan på thailändsk valvinnare”, Aftonbladet, 26 March 2019 
• [Swedish] “Ojämn kamp i väntan på thailändsk valvinnare”, Upsala Nya Tidning, 26 March 2019 
• [Thai] “กลุ่มสังเกตการณ์เลือกตั้งสากล ตำหนิเลือกตั้งไทย”, Channel 7, 27 March 2019 
• [Thai] “อันเฟรลชี้เลือกตั้งไทย“ไม่อิสระ-ไม่ยุติธรรม”แม้ภาพรวมเรียบร้อย”, BangkokBizNews, 27 March 2019 
• [Thai] “อันเฟรล ชี้ เลือกตั้งไทย ไม่ได้มาตรฐานสากล”, Voice Online, 26 March 2019 
• [Thai] “องค์กรต่างประเทศจับตาเลือกตั้งไทย จี้ กกต.เปิดเผยผลคะแนนโปร่งใส”, Channel 3, 26 March 2019 
• [Thai] “เลือกตั้ง 62 : อันเฟรลเรียกร้องเปิดเผยผลการเลือกตั้งให้เร็วที่สุด”, Spring News, 26 March 2019 
• [Thai] “เลขาธิการ ANFREL กำลังรวมข้อมูลเหตุคนลงคะแนนมากกว่าจำนวนจริง”, Prachatai, 26 March 2019 
• [Thai] “กลุ่มสังเกตการณ์นานาชาติชี้การนับคะแนนเลือกตั้งไทย’มีข้อบกพร่อง’ แต่ไม่กล่าวหาว่ามีการโกง”, MGR Online, 26 March 2019 
• [Thai] “Vote 2019 กำหนดอนาคตไทย : บรรยากาศ ก่อนปิดหีบเลือกตั้ง”, Voice TV, 24 March 2019 
• [Thai] “ข่าว3มิติ กกต.เตรียมความพร้อมจัดการเลือกตั้ง (22 มีนาคม 2562”, Channel 3, 22 March 2019 
• [Thai] “ANFREL ร่วมสังเกตการณ์การเลือกตั้งล่วงหน้าที่เชียงใหม่ ประชาชนยังตกค้างกว่า 300 คน(ชมคลิป)”, Matichon, 17 March 2019 

 

2018

In English:

 

• “The on-arrival mess”, The Daily Star, 28 December 2018
• “Opinion | Bangladesh’s political turmoil and why people deserve better”, LiveMint, 27 December 2018
• “Bangladesh says foreign election observers welcome, rejects U.S. criticism”, Reuters, 24 December 2018
• “Voters had little awareness of by-elections: observers”, Myanmar Times, 6 November 2018
• “In wake of by-elections, observers urge electoral reform”, Frontier Myanmar, 6 November 2018
• “By-Elections held for 13 vacant constituencies”, Global New Light of Myanmar, 4 November 2018
• “Maldives police raid opposition headquarters on eve of election”, Al Jazeera, 23 September 2018
• “15. Reimagining a way to democratization in Asia”, Civicus, 5 September 2018
• “How Cambodia’s prime minister rigged an election”, The Conversation, 15 August 2018
• “Hun Sen victorious in Cambodian elections”, The ASEAN Post, 30 July 2018
• “‘My vote is useless’: Some refuse to cast ballots in Cambodian election”, The Washington Post, 29 July 2018
• “Cambodia Dismisses Electoral Watchdog’s Assessment of Upcoming Ballot as Neither Free Nor Fair”, Radio Free Asia, 18 June 2018

 

In other languages:

 

• [Thai] “Wake Up News – ‘อัลเฟรล’ กับภารกิจสังเกตการณ์เลือกตั้งในไทย”, Voice TV, 14 December 2018

 

2017

 

• “Poll watchdog sounds alarm over low by-election turnout”, Frontier Myanmar, 4 April 2017

 

2016

 

• “Polling observers criticise repressive pre-referendum environment”, Prachatai English, 9 August 2016
• “Prayut voices ‘contempt’ for vote critics”, The Nation, 8 August 2016
• “Fewer than 10 observers from ANFREL available for charter referendum”, Khaosod English, 29 July 2016
• “Second Myanmar Editors’ Forum in Yangon focuses on challenges to overcome”, Global New Light of Myanmar, 28 May 2016
• “Damaso G. Magbual – ANFREL on 2016 Thailand referendum – Suggesting Thai people to watch every booth”, Prachatai, 18 May 2016
• “Tibetans around the world cast their votes to elect Sikyong of Tibet”, The Tibet Post, 20 March 2016

 

2015

In English:

 

• “”Asian politicians are sore losers”: Damaso G. Magbual, ANFREL Head of Mission”, Myanmar Times, 8 November 2015
• “Interview with ANFREL Chairperson”, BBC Thai, 7 November 2015
• “MYANMAR AT THE POLLS — UEC chairman makes final inspection of polling stations”, Global New Light of Myanmar, 7 November 2015 
• “Myanmar’s Suu Kyi says will be above president in new government”, Reuters, 5 November 2015
• “The bag of tricks”, Frontier Myanmar, 14 October 2015
• “The underdogs of the National Democratic Force”, Frontier Myanmar, 25 August 2015

 

In other languages:

 

• [Burmese] “ANFREL on Elections”, RFA Burmese, 10 November 2015
• [Thai] “ANFREL แถลงผลสังเกตการณ์เลือกตั้งพม่า | 10-11-58 | ชัดข่าวเที่ยง | ThairathTV”, Thairath, 9 November 2015

 

2014

 

• “US still considers 2013 Pak election free and fair”, Business Standard, 4 September 2014
• “A talk with an international election observer: “Thailand electoral justice system the toughest in Asia””, Prachatai English, 6 January 2014

 

2011

 

• [Thai] “1วันกับผู้สังเกตการณ์เลือกตั้งAnfrel”, Jubkrasae, 1 July 2011
• [Thai] “”ANFREL”จับตาเลือกตั้งไทย พิสูจน์ประชาธิปไตยชี้อนาคตประเทศ”, Voice Online, 6 June 2011

 

2008

 

• [Nepali/English] “ANFREL concerned about violence ahead of polls”, Nepalnews, 13 March 2008

 

2002

 

• “Fairness of local elections questioned (Cambodia)”, AP, 6 February 2002

 

1999

 

• “Indonesia: Election: ANFREL Observers Press Conference”, AP, 10 June 1999