The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, said today that The Commonwealth is continuing to monitor developments in Maldives closely, following the holding of the first round of the presidential election on 7 September 2013.
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Maldives presidential elections 2013: Commonwealth Secretary-General statement
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Independent legal opinions on the removal of the former Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
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Independent legal opinions on the removal of the former Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
Commonwealth to observe Swaziland national elections
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Commonwealth to observe Swaziland national elections
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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Meeting of Law Ministers and Attorneys-General of Small Commonwealth Jurisdictions:
Commonwealth Observation Mission
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Commonwealth to observe Sri Lanka’s Northern Provincial Council Elections
Commonwealth Observer Group
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Maldives Presidential Elections 2013: Interim Statement
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba
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Senior Officials of Commonwealth Law Ministries Meeting: opening remarks
A Commonwealth Expert Team (CET) will observe Rwanda’s Legislative Elections scheduled for 16 – 18 September 2013, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has announced.
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Commonwealth to observe Rwanda Legislative Elections
Theme: ‘Effective Solutions to Commonwealth Developmental Challenges’
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59th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference: Keynote address
Commonwealth Observer Group
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Maldives Presidential Elections 2013: Arrival Statement
The Group will be in Maldives from 31 August – 14 September 2013
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Former Prime Minister of Malta Dr Lawrence Gonzi to lead Commonwealth Observer Group for Maldives elections
“The 11 May elections, represented a significant milestone for Pakistan, as one elected civilian government handed power to another, respecting the will of the people” - Commonwealth Secretary-General
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Commonwealth Observer Mission issues final report on 2013 elections in Pakistan
The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Sir Donald McKinnon, visited Maldives on 2-5 June 2013 to discuss recent developments, in the lead up to the Presidential election scheduled for 7 September 2013.
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Commonwealth Special Envoy Sir Donald McKinnon’s statement following Maldives visit
"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
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Commonwealth Observer Group Chair's departure statement following Lesotho elections
Eustace Lake, Member of Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda gave a voice to the Commonwealth in a panel discussion at the 23rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva today.
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Commonwealth supports parliamentary group at UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva
"The Commonwealth will continue to speak out internationally and to advocate on the interests of small island states" - Kamalesh Sharma
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Commonwealth Secretary-General's departure statement following St Kitts and Nevis visit
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today congratulated the people of Pakistan for successfully concluding the 11 May 2013 parliamentary elections, and pledged continued support from the organisation as the country consolidates its democracy.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General praises Pakistan for conducting historic poll
Pakistan’s 2013 elections mark progress in terms of general framework, administrative arrangements and voter turnout, but high level of violence is a concern.
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Pakistan General Elections 2013: Interim Statement
Arrival Statement
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Pakistan General Elections 2013 Arrival Statement
Commonwealth countries identify critical components for lasting peace after conflict
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Sustainable reconciliation needs moral leadership, financing and balance
Participants at a Commonwealth roundtable on reconcilation from 1 to 3 May share their thoughts on garnering lasting peace after conflict
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What did the delegates say?
Forum brings together representatives from Government and Opposition parties and civil society from East Africa and is a tangible manifestation of the importance the Commonwealth places on the need to support and strengthen democratic culture in member countries
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Tanzania to host Commonwealth forum for Governing and Opposition parties
As we mark World Press Freedom Day today, 3 May, The Commonwealth once again reaffirms its firm commitment to a free and responsible press in promoting democracy, development and diversity.
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