All articles tagged with #voting reforms
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Al Jazeera
US President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order mandating voter ID for all votes and restricting mail-in voting, as part of his efforts to overhaul the electoral system amid false claims of widespread election fraud in 2020.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A French policeman killed a protester in New Caledonia amid violent protests over controversial voting reforms, which have resulted in seven deaths in a week. The incident occurred a day after French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, where he proposed a pause in the reforms to seek a new political agreement. The protests, led by the indigenous Kanak community, are driven by fears that the reforms will dilute their political power and affect future independence referendums. A manslaughter inquiry has been launched, and thousands of extra police have been deployed to restore order.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
French President Emmanuel Macron, during a visit to New Caledonia, announced he will not force through the controversial voting reforms that have sparked deadly riots in the territory. Instead, he urged local leaders to develop an alternative agreement and suggested the possibility of another referendum. Macron's visit aimed to de-escalate the violence, which has resulted in six deaths and significant destruction. He emphasized the need for calm and the removal of barricades to lift the state of emergency and restore peace.