Corruption and excesses of elected government officials are once again at the center of attention in several countries in Asia as public outrage continues to grow. In this episode of The Election Observer podcast, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) will discuss the power of the electorate beyond the ballot box
Overview This issue of Data Dive is based on the two final election observation reports recently released by the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), following its comprehensive monitoring of the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka. These reports present in-depth findings from ANFREL’s international observation missions and were officially
Read the full report here: "Democratic Renewal: Sri Lanka's Path Forward | 2024 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Elections Final Report" Executive Summary The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) remains dedicated to supporting the integrity and transparency of electoral processes in Sri Lanka. In November 2024, ANFREL observed the Parliamentary Elections, which was
Read the full report here: "Resilience in Democracy: Strengthening Electoral Processes in Post-Crisis Sri Lanka | 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election Final Report" Executive Summary The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) remains dedicated to supporting the integrity and transparency of electoral processes in Sri Lanka. In 2024, ANFREL observed the Presidential
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) will release the final comprehensive reports on its international election observation mission to the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka. https://www.youtube.com/live/BYOZdQCCosk?feature=shared The report will be released through an online event on 16 June 2025, Monday at 11 a.m. Colombo time (GMT +5:30) which
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) deployed an online campaign reiterating the value of election observation towards ensuring electoral integrity during the 2024 Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections. The campaign featured four international election observers deployed in various parts of the country as part of ANFREL's international election observation mission to the
Download the full interim report here: "Interim Report of the ANFREL International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) to the 2024 Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections" EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) commends the people of Sri Lanka for their strong commitment to democracy, as demonstrated by their participation in the 2024
For Immediate ReleaseColombo, Sri Lanka14 November 2024 The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) commends the people of Sri Lanka for their commitment to a largely peaceful and orderly conduct of the Parliamentary Elections held on 14 November 2024. These elections stand as a proud milestone for Sri Lankans, concluding without any
Overview The parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka, scheduled for November 14, 2024, are set to elect 225 members to the country's new legislature. This election marks a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka's political landscape, occurring shortly after the dissolution of the 16th Parliament on September 24, 2024, and the victory of Anura
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) deployed short-term observers on 11 November across Sri Lanka. Thirteen long-term observers were deployed earlier to observe election-related activities in the country. Prior to their deployment, the observers participated in a one-day briefing in Colombo about Sri Lanka's electoral system and political landscape. A total
ANFREL long-term observers in Sri Lanka have been observing election-related activities and talking to various electoral stakeholders. On 31 October 2024, 13 LTOs were deployed across the country as part of ANFREL's international election observation mission to the 2024 Parliamentary Election scheduled for 14 November 2024. They are duly accredited by the
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is soft launching a new podcast series called "The Election Observer" that will tackle relevant electoral issues and challenges in Asia. For its special pilot episode, ANFREL executive director Brizza Rosales talked about the importance of observing elections and the significant contribution of election observation
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) launched on October 31, 2024 its International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) for the 2024 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Elections deploying 13 long-term observers (LTOs). The 13 LTOs will monitor critical electoral processes over the next two weeks such as campaign activities, voter education, media coverage, and
The People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) released the first interim report on their observation of the pre-election period of the parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will hold parliamentary elections to elect 225 representatives for the new parliament on 14 November 2024. Seen as a pivotal moment for
Elipitya Pradhesiya Sabha Election took place on 26th October peacefully. A total of 55,643 persons were eligible to cast their vote through 48 polling stations. With the legal intervention due to the rejection of the nomination paper submitted by the Democratic United National Front (DUNF) for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and International IDEA co-hosted a panel discussion on the 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election in Colombo, 24 September 2024. ANFREL presented interim findings and recommendations from its International Expert Election Observation Mission to the Sri Lankan election. ANFREL said the Election Day (21 September 2024)
Read the full interim report: "International Expert Election Observation Mission (IEEOM) to the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka" Interim Report" The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) congratulates the people of Sri Lanka for their steadfast commitment to democracy, as demonstrated by their enthusiastic participation in the 2024 Presidential Election. The
The upcoming Sri Lankan Presidential Elections, scheduled for September 21, 2024, will mark a pivotal moment for the country's political landscape. Over 17 million eligible voters are expected to participate, electing the nation's next leader amidst a backdrop of economic recovery and political reforms following the mass protests of 2022. This election
Press ReleaseColomboSeptember 19, 2024 The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) urges the citizens of Sri Lanka to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election on September 21, 2024, and remain vigilant in ensuring a credible election process. This election is particularly significant due to the highly competitive nature
The People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) released the first interim report of their observation of the 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election, 12 September 2024. The report covered PAFFREL's pre-election observation including the postal voting period, election-related activities on social media, campaign finance regulation, and election-related complaints and violations. PAFFREL
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) launched its international expert election observation mission for the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka on 11 September 2024. ANFREL deployed 10 observers, including two electoral analysts and a mission management team, across key areas of the country. The 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election, scheduled
The People's Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) urged the President of Sri Lanka to resolve problems concerning the post of Inspector General of Police and ensure the people's right to vote. In a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on 1 August 2024, PAFFREL said the "Acting Inspector General of Police
As Sri Lanka gears up for its upcoming presidential elections, the digital landscape is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping political campaigns and voter engagement. In an era where social media platforms have become a powerful tool for communication, understanding the extent of digital penetration among Sri Lankans is essential.
Fellows of the Asian Academy for Electoral Integrity (AAEI) co-facilitated a training workshop on the implementation of the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act in Sri Lanka, 31 May 2024, Colombo. AAEI fellow Sakunthala Senarath from Transparency International Sri Lanka (TI SL) provided a comprehensive breakdown of the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act
The Chairman,The Election Commission.Rajagiriya Inviting the delegation of International Election Observers. Currently, there is an election heat building up in the country, and it seems that political parties have focused their attention on several elections. As per the Constitution, the presidential election should be held before the 17th October 2024, and since
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) expressed its intent to observe the upcoming 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election during a meeting with the Elections Commission of Sri Lanka today, 26 March 2024. ANFREL has observed 12 elections in Sri Lanka since 2001 promoting international principles of democratic elections. ANFREL is a
DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT HERE: "Asian Electoral Review: Advancing Electoral Democracy through Electoral Reforms" The year 2024 has been dubbed as the year of elections with more than 50 countries and territories around the world set to hold national and regional elections.1 In the first quarter of the year alone, Bangladesh and
The “Asia & the Pacific Roundtable Discussion on Boundary Delimitation & Malapportionment: Practice & Solutions”, concluded after two days of discussion on 28th and 29th October with the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Apportionment and Boundary Delimitation. It was jointly organised by The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), The
The Speaker announces to the Parliament the Supreme Court decision on the petition against the amendment proposed to the Local Government Ordinance by Jayantha Katagoda MP. Today (8th August), the Speaker announced to the parliament the decision of the Supreme Court on the petition filed by PAFFREL and several other parties against
The People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) and the March 12 Movement launched a social media competition in Sri Lanka which seeks to "create an online space for people's voiced on democracy to be heard." The "Democracy In Our Language" social media competition invited the public to create and share