Category - elections

Call for credible Afghan election plan

agency reporter — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:36:00 +0100

The Afghan government and its international supporters must immediately set out a clear and effective plan to ensure a credible second round of presidential election voting, says Amnesty.

New wave of protests, repression and cyber-action in Iran

staff writers — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:23:35 +0100

Following the hundreds of thousands who took to the streets yesterday, a new wave of protests has begun in Iran about claims of election fixing and lack of freedom. Amid a state clamp-down, the internet is being used to assist protesters.

Free church leaders urge a vote for global change in Euro poll

staff writers — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:00:54 +0100

Leaders of three large Free Churches in Britain have issued a statement encouraging the voting public in Britain to use the upcoming European elections to back major change on global finance, climate and international poverty.

Malawi's churches urge acceptance of country's election result

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:11:10 +0100

The Malawi Council of Churches has asked John Tembo, the leader of the main opposition Malawi Congress Party to accept the landslide victory of President Bingu wa Mutharika secured in the 19 May 2009 elections

Poll challenges Archbishop's idea that expenses scandal is bad for democracy

Press Office — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:25:09 +0100

A public opinion poll by ComRes, commissioned by the religion and society thinktank Ekklesia, has challenged the Archbishop of Canterbury's suggestion that democracy will be damaged by the revelations about MPs expenses

Indian churches express hope for the future of India's democracy

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:16:56 +0100

More churches and Christian groups in India have hailed as a victory for secular governance and a non-sectarian society the convincing victory of the ruling coalition, which did much better than pre-election polls had suggested.

Indian election result seen as a decisive victory over communalism

staff writers — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:00:38 +0100

The overwhelming victory of the Congress Party and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in the Indian elections is being seen as a decisive victory over communalism and narrow religious nationalism and sectarianism.

Tutu hopeful about South Africa despite doubts over the new president

staff writers — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:37:02 +0100

Desmond Tutu has re-iterated his belief that corruption allegations against the new president should have been tested in court, but remains hopeful for politics in South Africa.

Grassroots movements plan to boycott South African poll

agency reporter — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:42:46 +0100

As South Africa prepares for its national elections on Wednesday 22 April, many grassroots organisations in South Africa plan to boycott it in protest, reports UK development agency War on Want.

South African elections create debate about religion and politics

Ecumenical News International — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:50:37 +0100

Religion has always played a part in South African elections say voters, but this year the voice of churches and their leaders at times has been strong during campaigning for the 22 April general election.