“#Myanmar is plumbing the depths of a human rights abyss.” #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar nytimes.com/2024/09/17/wor…

"#SriLanka's presidential candidates wrapped up their campaigning on Wednesday, 48 hours before the #election, pledging to fix the island country's ailing economy that is struggling to recover from a debilitating financial crisis." channelnewsasia.com/asia/sri-lanka…

"The Commission on Elections (Comelec) released on Wednesday the guidelines for digital #election campaigns for the 2025 national and local #elections." newsinfo.inquirer.net/1984734/comele…

"Real or perceived oppression is pushing people to vote, say analysts, because people feel they have no other way of expressing their discontent." npr.org/2024/09/18/g-s…

.ANFREL is co-hosting with International IDEA a panel discussion on the 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential #Election. Election observers will share findings and experience on 24 September 2024, at 4 to 6 p.m. Colombo time. #SriLanka Know more here: idea.int/events/what-ha…

#SriLanka is heading to the polls on Saturday, 21 September 2024, to vote for the next president of the country. ANFREL urges eligible citizens of Sri Lanka to exercise their right to vote. Read our pre-#election observations and statement here: anfrel.org/anfrels-pre-el…

"He noted that the budget cut included P1.4 billion that would have gone to the training of teachers and other related expenses like venue rental, food, and transportation." #Philippines #Elections #Halalan2025 #Eleksyon2025 news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/19…

"More than 30 regions will still see uncontested races in November despite the General Elections Commission (KPU) reopening the candidate registration window to encourage more contenders to run in the #elections." #Indonesia thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024…

"#Indonesia’s Parliament on Thursday passed amendments to laws that analysts said have revived concerns about the country’s democratic trajectory because they may increase political patronage and reduce the efficacy of state institutions." benarnews.org/english/news/i…

"As #SriLanka heads to the polls on Saturday to vote in a new president for the first time since the fall of Rajapaksa, many say the economic crisis continues to devastate lives – while much of the optimism of the aragalaya has faded away." #Election theguardian.com/world/2024/sep…

It's Election Day today in #SriLanka. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (local time). ANFREL deployed #election observers across the country to monitor voting and counting processes. ANFREL wishes the people of #SriLanka a safe and peaceful election.

📢 Let’s ensure every voice is heard! 🗳️ With the 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election set for Saturday, 21 September, we are proud to share a tipsheet created in collaboration with local human rights activists. This guide provides essential guidance for filming during the

"Sri Lankans began voting Saturday in a presidential #election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval." #SriLanka apnews.com/article/sri-la…

Levels of malappportionment in Malaysia's constituencies are among the highest in the world. On election boundary, Malaysia is ranked 148 out of 170 countries by Electoral Integrity Project Top three states with the worst malappportionment are Selangor, Sarawak and Johor. Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia can fix

Day 2 of #R2R kicks off with a focus on delineation! We have 3 sessions where speakers will dive into the principles and issues of electoral boundaries in Malaysia, and how they impact election outcomes.

Ooi Kok Hin, Executive Director of BERSIH gave an in-depth explanation of the foundation and principles of electoral boundaries and how we can advocate to ensure these principles are enforced.