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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 11, 2010

May 11th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Carter Centre “ counting process was lacking transparency”
Based on the Carter Centre report issued yesterday, American Observers doubted the counting process saying that it lacked transparency and it would seriously impact on the final result. The report also highlighted concerns over National Electoral Commission’s failure to meet the agreed standards of the information system and account the votes cast manually. This process had effected the final result. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 18, 2010

April 18th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Carter: “ the international community set to accept the election result”
In press conference yesterday, Director of the Carter Centre, Jimmy Carter revealed that the election did not meet the international standard, but the international community would accept its result. He also added that the election process was a step toward democratic change. Meanwhile, Head of the European Union Observer Mission in Sudan, Veronique de Keyser said that the election did not meet the international measure, but it was a good step on the CPA implementation. She also said there were technical mistakes and logistical problems. Veronique revealed that NCP and SPLM had control over the election in Sudan. (All Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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UN Video – Carter Centre and European Union reaction to Sudan Elections – 17 April, 2010

April 17th, 2010 by Tom Law
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17 April, 2010 The Carter Center preliminary findings

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 15, 2010

April 15th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Opposition Parties hold meeting to discuss NCP proposal for a national government
The NCP said it would invite opposition parties to participate in a national government if they won the election. Presidential Advisor, Ghazi Salahuddin revealed to the press that the government had invited all opposition parties to participate in the elected government as the country was passing through an historical time. Leader of the National Umma Party Sadig al Mahdi said that his party had considered the NCP proposal in detail, saying that the situation was critical and he called for a peaceful solution through dialogue. Yasser Arman, however, criticised the proposal claiming the participation in an elected government based on an NCP programme would not resolve the country’s problems. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 11, 2010

April 11th, 2010 by Tom Law
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14155 candidates run the election race at all levels

16 million voters are ready to participate in the election in 10751 polling centres and stations through the entire country. Head of the Electoral Commission, Abel Alier said that the Commission have prepared all the necessary steps to facilitate the election process for three days and the count will start on the last day. Deputy of the Commission, Abdallah Ahmed Abdallah criticised opposition parties over their accusation over the impartiality of the National Electoral Commission and possibility of the fraud. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 10, 2010

April 10th, 2010 by Tom Law
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70% of voters should participate to guarantee a successful election process

Deputy of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Abdallah Ahmed revealed that the election would not lead to democratic change, but was a step forward. He added that there were some gaps in the electoral law, which should be reviewed by the legislative council after the election. Abdallah Ahmed stated that 70% of registered voters participating would constitute a successful election. (Alwifaq) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 7, 2010

April 7th, 2010 by Tom Law
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SPLM boycott elections in North Sudan

In a press conference yesterday, Pagan Amum revealed that the SPLM would boycott elections in 13 states in North Sudan due to violations of the law and fraud. Pagan said that fraud has reached a stage where it had become impossible to continue in the process. He added that the government had abused country resources for its campaign and were controlling the Electoral Commission. He also urged the government to end the conflict in Darfur so as to allow all Sudanese to participate in the elections. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – 28 March, 2010

March 28th, 2010 by Tom Law
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UK deploys 50 election observers
Carl Moorcroft director of the British Foreign Policy Studies Centre said in a press conference yesterday that the Centre shall deploy 50 election observers with a focus on South Sudan. He also said that Bashir’s statement of expelling foreign election observers is serious but despite that he feels that he’s welcome from all political parties in Sudan. [Read more →]

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