Haiti: UN envoy upholds critical role of elections amid rising gang violence

Haiti: UN envoy upholds critical role of elections amid rising gang violence

“Elections are the only path and the only imperative to restore democratic institutions in Haiti. Only democracy and the rule of law can form the basis from which Haiti can progress towards development and growth,” she said. The envoy, who also heads the UN Office in Haiti, BINUH, underlined the “enormous significance” of the Council’s…

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No legal grounds for Russian ‘so-called elections’ in occupied Ukraine: UN official

No legal grounds for Russian ‘so-called elections’ in occupied Ukraine: UN official

Briefing the Security Council, Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, reiterated the UN Secretary-General’s position that “any annexation of a State’s territory by another State resulting from the threat or use of force is a violation of the principles of the Charter and international law.” He voiced concern over reports of Russia holding so-called elections…

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Cambodia: National elections ‘extremely disconcerting’, say human rights experts

Cambodia: National elections ‘extremely disconcerting’, say human rights experts

Cambodians went to the polls on 23 July, amid shrinking civic and political space, including a ban on the main opposition party, media restrictions and harassment of perceived opponents of the ruling elite, UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent experts said. “As a result, the national elections were very unbalanced and raised major concerns for the…

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America welcomes the announcement of elections in Pakistan

America welcomes the announcement of elections in Pakistan

Washington: The United States has welcomed the announcement of elections in Pakistan, US Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst has said that the announcement of the elections is encouraging. According to the details, US Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst while talking to Pakistani media in Washington said that the announcement of elections in Pakistan is encouraging,…

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India, the alliance of 26 opposition parties against the BJP for the general elections

India, the alliance of 26 opposition parties against the BJP for the general elections

For the 2024 elections in India, 26 opposition parties have formed an alliance against the ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party. According to Indian media, the name of this 26-party opposition alliance is ‘Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance’. According to Indian media, the slogan of the opposition alliance against the Modi government is ‘Jitega Bharat’….

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It is feared that there will be no elections in Pakistan this year, a panel discussion at the Brussels seminar

It is feared that there will be no elections in Pakistan this year, a panel discussion at the Brussels seminar

A delegation of journalists from Pakistan at the invitation of the European Union has expressed fear that elections may not be held this year due to the weakness of the parliament in Pakistan and the interference of non-political forces. These views were expressed by members of the delegation during a panel discussion at a seminar…

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