Arrival Statement
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Kenya General Elections 2013: Arrival Statement
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As Kenyans go to the polls to elect their leaders on 4 March 2013, Commonwealth observers have welcomed the positive steps undertaken by the country to build confidence in the electoral process, noting that these elections come at a critical time in the country’s history.
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Kenya polls come at a critical time, say Commonwealth observers
Commonwealth Spokesperson Richard Uku said today that the Commonwealth continues to monitor closely developments in Fiji, including those in relation to the registration of political parties and the development of a new constitution.
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Statement by the Commonwealth Spokesperson on Fiji
London, 20 February 2013 ‒ Former Botswana President Festus Mogae will lead a Commonwealth Observer Group to Kenya’s general elections scheduled for 4 March.
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Former Botswana President Festus Mogae to lead Commonwealth Observer Group for Kenya Elections
Some recent media reports have referred to a submission by the Coalition for the Defence of Democratic Rights in Zambia to the Commonwealth Secretary-General. Such a submission has indeed been received.
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Statement by the Commonwealth Spokesperson on Zambia
Elections were conducted in a free, peaceful and transparent manner
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Commonwealth Observer Group issues Final Report on 2012 elections in Sierra Leone
Elections were credible and met many of the key benchmarks
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Commonwealth Observer Group issues Final Report on 2012 elections in Ghana
London, 15 February 2013 - Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his appreciation for the constructive discussion he had by telephone today with the President of Maldives, HE Dr Mohamed Waheed, regarding recent developments in the country.
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Statement by the Commonwealth Spokesperson on Maldives
The team will be led by Mr Irfan Abdool Rahman, Electoral Commissioner of Mauritius
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Commonwealth to observe elections in Grenada
London, 24 January 2013 – Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma announced today that his Special Envoy to Maldives, Sir Donald McKinnon, will visit Malé from 25 to 27 January 2013 as part of the Commonwealth’s continuing engagement with the country.
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Secretary-General’s statement on Maldives
London, 14 January 2013 − Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today expressed regret about the Government of Fiji’s decision to reject the draft constitution prepared by the Constitutional Commission chaired by Professor Yash Ghai.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Statement on Fiji
London, 13 January 2013 ‒ Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today expressed deep disappointment at the dismissal of the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka.
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Dismissal of the Chief Justice in Sri Lanka
“The Commonwealth, collectively, is profoundly concerned about this situation" - Kamalesh Sharma
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Sri Lanka Impeachment: Commonwealth Secretary-General concerned and urges pause
London, 11 January 2013 - Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has urged the Sri Lankan Government to pause for further careful consideration following the passage by the country’s Parliament today of the impeachment motion against the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka Impeachment: Commonwealth Secretary-General concerned and urges pause
London, 12 December 2012
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Impeachment of Sri Lanka’s Chief Justice
“The Commonwealth remains committed to working with the Government of Maldives to strengthen national institutions, to advance the Commonwealth’s values and principles, and to inclusive and credible elections in 2013,” Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, said today.
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Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on Maldives
Commonwealth Observer Group encouraged by recent peace pact by political leaders and civil society and community leaders’ calls for peaceful elections
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Ghana polls: Commonwealth observers call for peaceful conduct
Former Lesotho PM Pakalitha Mosisili to lead observer group
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Commonwealth to observe elections in Ghana
London, 15 November 2012 — Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today expressed concern about the recent move by the Parliament of Sri Lanka to impeach the country’s Chief Justice, Dr Shirani Bandaranayake.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General concerned about parliamentary move to impeach Sri Lankan chief justice
The Commonwealth will observe Sierra Leone’s National and Local Government Elections on 17 November 2012.
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Former Ugandan Foreign Minister Olara Otunnu to lead Commonwealth Observer Group for Sierra Leone Elections