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UPDATED: Sierra Leone’s Peaceful Election Is Another Step Forward
On Saturday, November 17, Sierra Leone held the country’s third presidential election since the decade-long civil war came to an end in 2002. The November 17 poll was also the first election that the National Electoral Commission (NEC) has taken a primary role in organizing and executing. IFES Regional Director for Africa Almami Cyllah and IFES Chief of Party in Sierra Leone Gray Mitchell answer some questions about Election Day and its aftermath.
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Report/Paper
Elections in Sierra Leone: November 17 Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Elections
The November 17 elections in Sierra Leone will be the first since the end of the civil war in 2002 that the National Electoral Commission has taken a primary role in organizing and executing. To help observers better understand the backdrop of these elections, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has put together a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
November 14, 2012
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Feature
Democracy at Work
IFES is assisting Sierra Leonean election officials as they register candidates, educate voters and introduce new political finance regulations.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Thailand Political Party Law
This document is an excerpt of the Organic Law on Political Parties The excerpts address issues of money and politics, violations, and penalties.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Thailand Election Commission Law
The Organic Act on the Election Commission
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Thailand Election Law
Organic Act on the Election of Members of the House of Representatives and the Installation of Senators
Election Material
Resolution
Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand
This unofficial translation has been provided by IFES Thailand and the Political Section and Public Diplomacy Office of the US Embassy-Bangkok.
News & Updates
Feature
Sierra Leone Votes in National Elections
Presidential and Parliamentary Elections were held in Sierra Leone on August 11, 2007. National and International Election Observers were present to monitor the vote for free and fair results. Despite bad weather, citizens arrived early, and eagerly voted within the regulated precincts.
News & Updates
Press Release
IFES Report Examines Thai Political Transition
A new report from IFES provides recommendations to the government of Thailand as it attempts to reestablish a democratic government after last year’s military coup. The Pre-Election Technical Assessment report, or PETA, offers dozens of recommendations on constitutional and legal issues, election administration, voter education and election observation.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Organic Law on the Election of Members of The House of Representatives and Senators
Organic Law on the Election of Members of The House of Representatives and Senators