legislative elections

Parliamentarian: Legislative elections on May 4 'turning point' for Algerians

Algiers - Arab Today

Head of the opposition Future Front party Abdelaziz Belaid said the coming legislative elections, due to be held on May 4, are "turning point" for the Algerian people. In statements to MENA on Wednesday, Belaid said that the elections will strengthen the democratic path in the country. He also voiced support for the High Independent Authority of Election Monitoring (HIISE)Read more

Indifference hangs over Algerian street before election campaign

Algeria - Rabia Khureis

A state of indifference prevails in the Algerian street before the campaign for the 2017 legislative elections. The atmosphere of the elections was completely absent in rural areas and villages, and it was confined to the walls of the political parties' buildings and the headquarters of the electoral campaigns. During the early hours of the first day of the electoralRead more

EU agrees to observe Algerian legislative election

Algeria - Rabia Khureis

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said that the EU is "ready" to send a mission to observe the legislative elections scheduled on 4 May. A statement was issued by EU after Mogherini met on Wednesday with Algerian Foreign MinisterRamtane Lamamra, saying that "the European Union is ready to send a missionRead more

Cazeneuve cables Machnouk: For swift legislative elections

Beirut - Arab Today

Prime Minister of France, Bernard Cazeneuve, called on Thursday for a swift holding of legislative elections in Lebanon, to ensure fair representation of all parties. French PM Cazeneuve confirmed, in his message to Interior and Municipalities Minister Nouhad Machnouk, that the consolidation of Franco-Lebanese relations and the deepening of bilateral cooperation were a priority for the French Government. The FrenchRead more

Ezzedine: Nothing conclusive regarding electoral law

Lebanon - Arab Today

State Minister for Administrative Development, Inaya Ezzedine, told Voice of Lebanon radio on Thursday that nothing is final concerning a new electoral law for legislative elections. She reassured that lengthy discussions were taking place to appease all sides, especially those who needed assurances. As for the female role in government, Ezzedine asserted that women must have an active role inRead more

Kuwait Government Submits Resignation to Country's Emir

Kuwait - Arab Today

Prime Minister ok Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Monday submitted the his government's resignation to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. According to Kuwait news agency (KUNA), Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said in the resignation note that is comes in accordance with the 57th Article of the country's constitution, following the announcement of the legislativeRead more

Venezuela braces for political turbulence

Caracas , Venezuela - Arab Today

Venezuela is bracing for turbulence after the socialist government blocked a presidential recall referendum in a move opposition leaders are calling a coup. The opposition is urging supporters to take to the streets next week, while a leading government figure is calling for the arrest of high-profile government critics. Polls suggest socialist President Nicolas Maduro would lose a recall vote.Read more

Registration for Kuwait's Parliamentary Election Candidacy Opens

Kuwait - Arab Today

Registration for Kuwait's 2016 parliamentary election candidacy started early on Wednesday signaling a process due to end on October 28, pending upcoming legislative elections scheduled on November 26th. According to a statement issued by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, the registration is open in accordance with the law on parliamentary elections, which permits candidates to file their candidacies toRead more

Hundreds swelter in Hong Kong protests at perceived election meddling

Hong Kong - Arab Today

Hundreds of protesters rallied on Sunday against Hong Kong’s disqualification of six candidates from legislative elections, the latest outpouring of anger at a perceived tightening grip on the city’s freedoms by China. The former British colony was handed back to China in 1997 under an agreement that gave ultimate control to Communist Party rulers in Beijing while promising Hong KongRead more