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News Archive

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Commonwealth observers' interim statement on Papua New Guinea's National Elections
Released:  11 July 2012
'Some of the benchmarks for democratic processes have been met, but several significant challenges remain to be addressed for the future'

Commonwealth Election Network to meet in Toronto
Released:  22 June 2012
Delegates will discuss technology and integrity in elections

Commonwealth team arrives in Papua New Guinea for national elections
Released:  19 June 2012
Arrival Statement by Edward Natapei, Vanuatu’s former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group, which will observe Papua New Guinea's elections

Pacific islanders discuss incorporating traditional with democratic governance
Released:  18 June 2012
The challenges of preserving traditional political culture while embracing modernity is focus of dialogue

Commonwealth to observe Papua New Guinea elections
Released:  15 June 2012
Observer Group to be led by Vanuatu’s former Prime Minister Nipake Edward Natapei

Commonwealth Observer Group Chair's departure statement following Lesotho elections
Released:  1 June 2012
"I depart The Kingdom of Lesotho with the fervent hope that the assurances stakeholders gave that the transition process will be credible will be followed through, so that the will of the people is respected" - Dr Bakili Muluzi

Statement on Maldives by Spokesperson
Released:  30 May 2012
Commonwealth Special Envoy Sir Donald McKinnon is continuing his efforts to facilitate agreement between the Government of Maldives and former President Nasheed on a suitable nominee to the Commission of National Inquiry

Lesotho elections peaceful and credible so far, say Commonwealth Observers
Released:  29 May 2012
Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, former Malawi President Dr Bakili Muluzi, issues interim statement

Commonwealth Secretariat to co-host conference for heads of anti-corruption agencies
Released:  15 May 2012
Anti-corruption agencies from all 19 Commonwealth African countries will share strategies and innovative solutions in tackling corruption at a conference in Livingstone, Zambia, from 21 to 25 May.

Commission of National Inquiry strengthened in Maldives
Released:  15 May 2012
Departure Statement by Sir Donald McKinnon, Commonwealth Special Envoy to Maldives