All articles tagged with #electoral process
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Syria is holding its first parliamentary elections since Bashar al-Assad was ousted, with elections limited to certain provinces due to security concerns, and the process criticized for lacking inclusivity and transparency amid ongoing sectarian conflicts.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Euronews.com
The Polish Electoral Commission is reviewing errors in some election protocols following the presidential vote, with concerns raised about irregularities and a petition for a recount. Despite reports of mistakes and swapped results in some areas, officials emphasize that investigations are ongoing and that the election's legitimacy remains under review, with the Supreme Court set to decide on the final outcome.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Senegal's President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the presidential election originally scheduled for February 25 due to a dispute over the candidate list, citing the need for a free, transparent, and inclusive election. This decision comes amid growing discontent about the election process, with excluded candidates claiming unfair application of candidacy rules. The postponement has led to uncertainty in a country known for its peaceful democratic process, as it marks the first time a Senegalese presidential election has been delayed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Department of State
The United States congratulates Félix Tshisekedi on his re-election as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo but expresses concerns about delays, barriers, fraud, and corruption during the electoral process. They urge the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure transparency in tabulating remaining results and call for a comprehensive review of the electoral process to improve future elections.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by United States Mission to the United Nations
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield commends the Liberian people for their commitment to democracy in the recent runoff election, emphasizing the importance of exercising the right to vote peacefully. The United States pledges to promote accountability and condemn any actions that undermine the electoral process, such as fraud, violence, or intimidation. The goal is for Liberia to become a model of peaceful democratic governance in the region, and the United States remains committed to supporting this objective.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters Canada
Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arevalo has temporarily suspended his participation in the government transition, citing doubts around the transfer of power following raids by the top prosecutor's office on facilities run by Guatemala's main electoral tribunal. Arevalo has called the investigation into his electoral victory a coup attempt and described the raids as "flagrant crimes of abuse of authority." The Organization of American States expressed concern over the raids, stating that they violated Guatemalan electoral law. Outgoing President Alejandro Giammattei's government respected Arevalo's decision but disagreed with it, expressing willingness to resume the transition process upon request from the elected authorities.