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Archived since: May, 2010
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In 2008 the military regime in Burma/Myanmar finalized and passed a new constitution with provisions for two houses of national parliament and regional assemblies of elected representatives. A quarter of seats are reserved for representatives appointed by the armed forces. In 2010 the regime began the process of party registrations to elect representatives to the remainder of seats. The winner of the previous general election in 1990, the National League for Democracy, declined to reregister on the basis that the new election would not be free and fair. Twenty-two government ministers resigned their posts and army commissions to contest under the banner of the Union Solidarity and Development Party, which has been formed out of the government’s now defunct mass organization, the Union Solidarity and Development Association. There are few doubts that the election, which is being held under conditions of heavy censorship and tight control, will be won by the USDP, with representatives of some 40 minor parties taking the remainder of seats. Around half of the minor parties are seeking votes from ethnically defined constituencies in border and coastal regions. The others include former members of the NLD, former student activists in the 1988 uprising and some persons aligned with the current government. Opponents of the election hold the view that it will be a farce and the subsequent parliament will remain under army control. Proponents mostly acknowledge that it will not be free and fair, but argue that the regional assemblies especially will give some voice to local communities that they have not had for the last two decades, which can contribute to further incremental change. This archive aims to document the lead up to and aftermath of the election from a variety of sources and viewpoints.
Subject: Government - Counties, Politics & Elections , Government - National, Government, politics, electoral politics, military, political parties
Archived since: Mar, 2011
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In 2008 the military regime in Burma/Myanmar finalized and passed a new constitution with provisions for two houses of national parliament and regional assemblies of elected representatives. In 2010 it held elections that were widely condemned as neither free nor fair. The winner of the previous general election in 1990, the National League for Democracy, boycotted the poll. The overwhelming number of seats in all parliaments was won—amid allegations of massive fraud—by the military-established Union Solidarity and Development Party. In addition to the retired army officers holding seats for the USDP, a quarter of parliamentary seats have been occupied by representatives of the armed forces. The largest non-government parties holding seats are those representing ethnic minority electorates. The new parliaments at national and regional levels began sitting in 2011. This archive aims to document reporting on this re-emergence of parliamentary government in Burma/Myanmar after two decades of direct military rule.
Subject: Government - National, Politics & Elections , Blogs & Social Media, Myanmar parliament, Burmese politicians
Archived since: Mar, 2008
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Selected governmental, political parties and media websites related to the Cambodian National Election 2008.
Subject: Politics & Elections , Cambodian Elections 2008
Archived since: Nov, 2007
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Selected international intergovernmental and East Timorese websites related to the presidential and parliamentary elections of East Timor 2007. Includes voter education and political advertising material.
Subject: Politics & Elections , East Timor Elections 2007
Archived since: Jan, 2012
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This collection on West Papua (Indonesia), documents various political and social movements includes related sites that cover human rights, NGO and civil society.
Subject: Government, Politics & Elections
Archived since: Mar, 2009
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Websites of the major political parties contesting the 2009 Indonesian parliamentary elections on April 9, 2009. Only websites at the national level are included along with websites of international offices. Websites of party regional offices and of indiv
Subject: Politics & Elections
Archived since: Apr, 2009
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Websites of candidates for President of Indonesia in the 2009 elections
Subject: Politics & Elections
Archived since: Mar, 2009
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Selected mass media, electoral information and election monitoring sites covering the 2009 Indonesian Parliamentary and Presidential elections
Subject: Politics & Elections , Government
Archived since: Mar, 2009
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Websites of party regional offices and of individual candidates contesting the 2009 Indonesian parliamentary elections, including Aceh-only parties.
Subject: Politics & Elections
Archived since: Jun, 2012
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Subject: Government, Blogs & Social Media, Politics & Elections
Archived since: Nov, 2007
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Selected international intergovernmental and Papua New Guinean web sites related to the Parliamentary elections of Papua New Guinea 2007. Includes a snapshot of the PNG Electoral Commission website, Papua New Guinea election petitions, the Report of the Commonwealth Pacific Islands Forum Election Assessment Team and a media statement from Transparency International (PNG).
Subject: Politics & Elections , Papua New Guinea Elections 2007
Archived since: Dec, 2011
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A new government of the Phua Thai party was elected and sworn in to office in late August 2011. Most Thais welcome their new, first female PM, Yingluk. Challenges lie ahead of the “wonder woman” PM: reconciliation, high cost of living, and as if that was not enough, the unprecedented natural disaster that threatened to wipe out Bangkok came in October-November. Meanwhile, the Democrat Party put on their previous, and perhaps most comfortable costume, that of ”opposition” outfit. The social and political uncertainty remains. This collection consists of selected civil society blogs and sites (law concerning Lese Majeste, Human rights, Redshirt & Yellowshirt Supporters), political party sites, various government and institutional sites.
Subject: Blogs & Social Media, Politics & Elections , Government - National, Thai society, Thailand, Thai politics and government, Thai Lese Majeste law
Archived since: Nov, 2007
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Selected International intergovernmental and Thai web sites related to the general elections of Thailand 2007.
Subject: Politics & Elections , Thailand Elections 2007
Archived since: Jun, 2011
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This collection documents the Thailand General Election of 3 July 2011, at one of the most interesting times in modern Thai history. During a period of two and a half years, elections were repeatedly promised by the incumbent Abhisit government. During this time hundreds were killed and injured in political protests. Not all Thai citizens support the election, for example the People’s Alliance for Democracy has urged people to vote ‘No’. Vandalism of election campaign posters is seen throughout towns and provinces. The Thai army state that they won’t interfere with the democratic process as long as the elected government safeguards the royal institution. The two biggest and most powerful parties, Democrats and Phua Thai are delivering their best campaigns yet with their most charming candidates. The collection consists of selected political party websites, the Election Commission of Thailand, political blogs, Redshirt supporters & PAD websites.
Subject: Politics & Elections , Society & Culture, Blogs & Social Media, Government, politics, electoral politics, military, political parties, Elections, Monarchy Institution
Archived since: Aug, 2010
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The Abhisit government cracked down on Red Shirts demonstrations in Ratchaprsasong in May 2010 and a state of emergency is still maintained in several provinces including, Bangkok. A popular Red Shirts General , Se Daeng, was assassinated and still nobody has been charged. Many Red Shirts Leaders were arrested and face many charges, including terrorism. Although things have calmed down, nobody can really say what will come next. This collection consists of selected websites and blogs of civil society organizations, individuals, political parties and the government.
Subject: Politics & Elections , Blogs & Social Media, Society & Culture, Thai politics, Yellow shirts, Red shirts, Abhisit Vejjajiva, Thailand Coup 2006, Thaksin Chinnawat
Archived since: Sep, 2009
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PM Aphisit foreshadowed a general election in 2010. New political parties are forming and reforming and the civil society uprising continues. This collection consists of selected civil society blogs and sites (Reds and Yellows), political sites, various government and institutional sites.
Subject: Politics & Elections , Government - National, Blogs & Social Media, Thailand Politics 2009 onwards
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