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politics2 years ago

"Serbian Elections: President's Involvement, Fraud Claims, and Nonresident Voting Mar the Process"

International observers have criticized Serbia's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) for gaining an unfair advantage in the recent parliamentary elections through media bias, the improper influence of President Aleksandar Vucic, and voting irregularities such as vote buying. The SNS won 46.72% of the votes, while the opposition alliance Serbia Against Violence came second with 23.56%. Observers also noted misuse of public resources, lack of separation between official functions and campaign activities, voter intimidation, and vote buying. The opposition has alleged major election law violations and demanded a rerun in Belgrade city parliament races.

via Reuters|
#elections#international-observers#politics
international-politics2 years ago

"Ukraine Rejects Russian Presidential Voting in Occupied Regions as 'Null and Void'"

Ukraine has condemned Russia's intention to hold presidential election voting in the occupied regions of Ukraine, stating that any such balloting would be "null and void." The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry called on the international community to condemn Russia's plans and impose sanctions on those involved. Russian authorities are still considering whether to arrange voting in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, which were illegally annexed by Russia in 2022. Russia plans to hold the presidential election in the illegally annexed Crimean Peninsula.

via Euronews|
#international-observers#international-politics#occupied-territories
politics2 years ago

Zimbabwe Election: Opposition Claims Massive Fraud, Neighbors Express Doubt

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, has accused the ruling party of "blatant and gigantic fraud" in the country's election after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner. International observers have reported an environment of intimidation against voters. Chamisa has not ratified the results, claiming they were "hastily assembled without proper verification." Mnangagwa dismissed the allegations and challenged his accusers to take action. The United Nations Secretary-General expressed concern about the arrest of observers and reports of voter intimidation. Election monitors from the EU, Commonwealth, and SADC said the elections failed to meet regional and international standards.

via Al Jazeera English|
#election#fraud#international-observers
politics2 years ago

Zelenskiy Urges West's Support for Wartime Elections in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his desire to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine in 2024, but this would require legislative changes, financial support from partners, and international observers, even in the front lines. Zelenskyy discussed this with US Senator Lindsey Graham, who found the president's remarks reasonable. Zelenskyy also emphasized the need for the West to allow Ukrainian refugees to vote and expressed his willingness to find a solution for organizing elections for military personnel and refugees. He stated that he does not want to wait several years without elections and hopes to hold them within a year if possible.

via Yahoo News|
#elections#international-observers#legislative-changes
conflictpolitics2 years ago

Sudan's warring factions agree to peace talks, says UN envoy.

Sudan's warring sides have agreed to send representatives for negotiations, potentially in Saudi Arabia, to establish a "stable and reliable" ceasefire monitored by national and international observers, according to the UN's top official in the country. However, there are still challenges in holding the negotiations, and the fighting has continued despite another three-day extension of a fragile ceasefire. The conflict has put millions of Sudanese in the middle of gun battles, artillery bombardments and airstrikes, and has caused a major humanitarian crisis.

via The Associated Press|
#ceasefire#conflictpolitics#humanitarian-crisis