Illyria Posted April 24, 2013 An interview with the Election commission chairman Election commission members 1. Maxamed Xasan Bare 'Shimbiralaaye', 2. Yuusuf Xaaji Saciid, 3. Maxamuud Soofe Xasan, 4. C/risaaq Axmed Sheekh. 5. Cali C/raxmaan Xirsi, 6. Barkhad Cali Saalax, 7. Cismaan Maxamuud X. Xasan, 8. Axmed Maxamuud Axmed, 9. Muxubo Muuse Ciise. Political associations Horseed (ruling) Midnimo, Horcad, DPD, Wadajir, Udad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 24, 2013 Stakeholders meeting at PDRC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 24, 2013 Roadmap for the election Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 24, 2013 About Puntland. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 25, 2013 PUNSAA Observation Study on Somaliland Local Councils Election in Nov 2012 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The four electioneering weeks was characterized by a competitive and largely peaceful situation. The process run smoothly and was managed transparently. All the political association and parties had an equal chance to demonstrate and there was absolute freedom of assembly, expression, and movement during the campaign allocated time, political association, supporters’ leadership and candidates were generally respecting one another to campaign peacefully without any restrictions and interference. Ethics committee and some political association leaders accused the ruling party (Kulmiye) of being actively utilizing public property to its part campaign, no action was taken against the reported case. Although the pre-election and election process was transparent enough and NEC managed reasonably well during the process, there were irregularities appeared in the election day including weak voter safeguards – especially ink which was easily washable that facilitated multiple voting, extensive limited voter education that underscored voter confidentiality under-age voting estimate of 12 to 15 years old children are witnessed voting and unauthorized vehicles moving and transporting voters between Polling Stations. Non Somaliland citizen vote; Most of the Somali displaced residents and visitors voted the election. Unfixed polling station management procedures most of the polling station managers practiced inconsistent procedure to record pullet paper, register the voters, assisting voters when required and close the polling stations. The complete report Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 25, 2013 Puntland: Setting the Scene for the Upcoming Elections 06 November 2012 - As part of Puntland’s preparations for the upcoming local elections, a team from our local partner, the Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC), accompanied the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) on a tour to raise awareness of the democratization process. A civic education campaign The wider awareness-raising campaign took place in almost all regions and districts of Puntland, with PDRC participation in four districts; Eyl, Godob-Jiran, Burtinle and Galdogob. The campaign was designed to inform people in Puntland about the local elections and the new governance system that is going to replace the traditional clan-based political system. In order to disseminate these messages as widely as possible, TPEC teamed up with PDRC’s mobile Audio-Visual Unit. PDRC’s films and video clips are an efficient and powerful tool that resonates well with a large number of people in Puntland. A key advantage of films over written materials is that they are more widely accessible - for example even to those who are illiterate. The films shown focused on the political history of the Somali Region, the political transition and the electoral process in general. A mandate to inform and document Researchers from the mobile Audio-Visual Unit followed the Electoral Commissioners on their mission across different districts. The PDRC team assisted the Commissioners with organizing film screenings and forums in remote areas of Puntland to educate the local population and nomadic communities about the democratization process. They also documented the process as Commissioners assessed the population size and laid the groundwork for the elections. A challenging mission A challenge our researchers faced was that many of the audiences in remote villages had not been exposed to democratic norms and principles. Negative interpretations of democracy were prevalent among a large number of participants before the PDRC team was able to engage with the population. A feeling of marginalization runs deep among nomadic and rural communities visited. One participant explained: “We typically assume that the government and the local administration do not operate beyond the paved roads.” Distrust in government institutions and the multi-party system cannot be erased overnight, but the outreach of the PDRC team and TPEC has made steps in this direction. During the discussions and over the course of the workshops some participants changed their minds, feeling that the new governance system could present them with an opportunity to participate and help them to resolve their problems. As one of the participants put it: “It seems a big light is about to shine upon us. If the new multi-party electoral system is intended to erase the previous crippling political structure, then that is the light. Then we fully pledge our support for this new system – we’ll even campaign for it and participate in the elections.” According to another participant, "this process is paving the way for giving the victory to the winner and satisfaction for the loser by not compromising the courage of the voters." More than 1,250 people reached in Puntland Over the course of the campaign, the team’s activities were attended by more than 1,250 participants with a special focus on youth, women and elders. Many more people were reached through live radio broadcasts of the educational events. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 25, 2013 Midnimo Chairman, Dr. Saadiq Eenow's profile. Midnimo Chairman, Dr. Saadiq Eenow - speech at the party's launching event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 25, 2013 Potential challenges ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oba hiloowlow Posted April 25, 2013 i support whoever is omar in that list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 25, 2013 Horseed facebook Midnimo - http://midnimoparty.com Udad - http://udadpuntland.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 25, 2013 HORCAD leadership. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacpher Posted April 25, 2013 Anyone but Faroole and Sons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted April 25, 2013 oba hiloowlow;942858 wrote: i support whoever is omar in that list. Omar wuu ka baxay meesha. Islaan Baashir sokii Xamar kasoo horjeestay Faroole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Illyria Posted April 25, 2013 Reer Mudug are represented and will rise when the time comes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
