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Second NDI Delegation to Asses Pre-Election Environment in Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is fielding a delegation to assess preparations for Ghana’s December 7, 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections. The mission will build upon the findings of a joint pre-election assessment mission that NDI conducted with the International Republican Institute (IRI) in August.
NDI Statement on the Passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
The National Democratic Institute expresses its sincere condolences to the people of Thailand for the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Over his 70-year reign, King Bhumibol was dedicated to the development and prosperity of Thailand. The country’s loss will be mourned throughout the world.
Despite Unrest and Inconclusive Results, Most Georgians Voted Freely, NDI Delegation Finds
TBILISI – Following a vibrant and competitive campaign, citizens were able to cast their votes freely and, in most places, counting proceeded in a calm and orderly manner, a delegation from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) observing Georgia’s October 8 parliamentary elections said in a statement issued today. In some electoral precincts, however, counting was disrupted or terminated by unruly and, in some cases, violent crowds.
NDI Recognizes Antonio Guterres, The Next UN Secretary General
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) welcomes the news that Antonio Guterres, the former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Prime Minister of Portugal, was unanimously nominated by the Security Council to become the next UN Secretary General.Last November, Guterres received the Institute’s Democracy Award because of his long-standing commitment to human rights and democratic principles.
IRI and NDI’s International Election Observation of Jordan’s September 20, 2016 Legislative Elections
A joint international election observer delegation of the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) today announced that Jordan’s September 20, 2016 elections took place in a largely peaceful atmosphere and were efficiently organized. Election officials were well trained and professional. Domestic election observers and candidate agents were present in most polling places.
