CALD |
CALD Congratulates Indonesia’s New President July 23 2014In a letter sent by CALD Chair Oyun Sanjaansuren, she expressed confidence that under President Ir H Joko Widodo ‘s leadership, “Indonesia will reach greater heights in protecting individual liberties, safeguarding democracy and empowering the citizenry.” http://cald.org/site/cald/wp-
CALD Statement No.3, S.2014 CALD statement calling for the immediate and unconditional release of MPs- elect from the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) and other opposition activists. CALD Returns to Haiyan-Devastated Areas – With participants from Cambodia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Hong Kong and the Philippines, the observation mission was part of CALD’s continuing effort to provide assistance to victims of typhoon-Haiyan and to instil awareness on the impact of climate change. Liberal International President Dr. Juli Minoves visit in the CALD Secretariat |
FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION |
AS IT HAPPENS: FNF-Rappler Forum on the State of the Freedom of Information Bill July 21 2014 The Senate version of Freedom of Information (FOI) bill was approved on March 10 of this year. But what is the likelihood of the bill finally getting through the legislative gridlock anytime soon? And how will the proposed law improve Philippine governance? To get answers to those questions, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and Rappler co-organized a forum entitled, State of the Freedom of Information Bill, a week before President Aquino delivers the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA). http://www.rappler.com/move- |
BURMA |
Myanmar Opposition Party says 5 Million Sign Petition to Change Constitution July 23 2014Myanmar’s main opposition party says it has collected about five million signatures seeking reduced powers for unelected military members of parliament as the country, which emerged from dictatorship in 2011, moves towards an election next year. http://www.reuters.com/ |
CAMBODIA |
Release Quickly Follows Deal July 23 2014A jubilant crowd of opposition supporters burst into cheers yesterday afternoon as seven Cambodia National Rescue Party lawmakers-elect and one party activist were released on bail just hours after an announced rapprochement between the CNRP and the ruling Cambodian People’s Party. http://www.phnompenhpost.com/ The CNRP Reached a Comprehensive Political Agreement with the CPP Today, at 13:50, the CNRP reached a comprehensive political agreement with the CPP on the following main points:
– Release of all CNRP-affiliated detainees recently arrested. – Establishment of a new constitutionally mandated election commission made up of 9 members: 4 from the CPP, 4 from the CNRP, 1 by consensus between the two parties. – The dates of future elections have not been fixed yet, depending notably on the length of time required to complete election reform including establishment of a new voter list. – At the National Assembly the CNRP will get the chairmanship of 5 commissions out of 10. Help Us Release the Eight CNRP Political Prisoners in Cambodia In the latest development of Cambodia’s deepest political crisis since the 1997 coup d’etat, 7 opposition MP-elect and one activist, are facing up to 30 years in prison on charges widely held to be politically motivated. Towards a comprehensive settlement of Cambodia’s political crisis: in order to defuse political tension and to achieve national reconciliation the CPP and the CNRP issued tonight a joint statement announcing a top-level meeting scheduled for 22 July 2014 when final talks addressing the details will be held on the basis of the principle agreement reached between Prime Minister Hun Sen and opposition leader Sam Rainsy on 9 April 2014 (main points: a new constitutionally mandated national electoral commission will be established with the approval of the two parties; next commune elections in February 2017 and next legislative elections in February 2018). Threats of more Political Arrests As threats of further arrests hang over the opposition party, two more politicians were sent to Prey Sar prison on Friday after being questioned at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. “Thousands of CNRP Supporters came to greet me this morning at the airport” |
INDONESIA |
Official, Final Tally: Jokowi 53.25%, Prabowo 46.85% July 22 2014 Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, is officially Indonesia’s seventh president after the General Elections Commission (KPU) concluded its vote recapitulation on Tuesday evening, confirming that the governor of Jakarta and furniture businessman had garnered 53.15 percent of the vote. http://m.thejakartapost.com/ July 21 2014 Reports submitted by the Regional Elections Commissions (KPUD) in 33 provinces announced on Sunday that candidate pair Joko “Jokowi” Widodo-Jusuf Kalla had won 53.16 percent of the vote in all regions and overseas while rival Prabowo Subianto-Hatta Rajasa garnered 46.48 percent. Jokowi Inches ahead in KPU Tally Despite the incessant victory claims from the Gerindra Party’s presidential hopeful, Prabowo Subianto, the official tally from the General Elections Commission (KPU) so far indicates otherwise. |
PHILIPPINES |
Poe: DAP Controversy Shows Need for FOI July 21 2014 “Ang Pilipino ay hindi tanga. Nagmumukha lang tayong tanga dahil kulang tayo sa sapat na impormasyon.” (The Filipino is not stupid. We just appear stupid because we lack sufficient information.) Senator Grace Poe reiterated her call for the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, this time arguing that the controversy surrounding the administration’s Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) showed the need for a law that will institutionalize transparency in government. http://www.rappler.com/nation/ |
LIBERAL INTERNATIONAL |
LI President: “Liberalism Stands Firm Over Attack on Malaysian Airliner” July 20 2014 The President of Liberal International, Dr Juli Minoves, has expressed his shock and sadness at the attack on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. In a statement made during his political visit to Manila, the LI President said: “Liberal International sends our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims of this senseless attack and stand with them in their time of grief. Among the dead is someone very close to our large liberal family; the great AIDS and Dutch political campaigner, Pim de Kuijer. http://www.liberal- |
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