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A twist in Indonesia's presidential election does not bode well for the country’s fragile democracy

On Valentine’s Day next year, Indonesia will go to the polls for its most important election in ten years.

The Conversation

Indonesia top court rejects presidential age limit, clearing legal path for 72-year-old frontrunner

Indonesia’s top court rejected an effort to block presidential candidates who are over 70 or implicated in human rights abuses, clearing the legal path for a septuagenarian former general’s ultra-nationalist campaign

The Independent UK

Armenian president approves parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has approved the parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court in a move that has further strained the country’s ties with its old ally Russia

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New court documents show how Oscar Pistorius may have been wrongly denied parole over error

New court documents show Oscar Pistorius was eligible for parole in March under South African law

The Independent UK

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, resigns

The 43-year-old steps down so party can name member to serve as parliament’s opposition leader.

Al Jazeera

Thailand's opposition Move Forward party to pick new leader as its embattled chief steps down

The head of the Move Forward party, which finished first in Thailand’s general election in May but was denied power by Parliament, has announced his resignation as its chief so the party can appoint a new member to serve as Parliament’s opposition leader

The Independent UK

Zuma prison case casts doubt on South Africa's medical parole law

The Constitutional Court order relating to a case involving former President Jacob Zuma has illuminated some of the flaws in the law governing medical parole in South Africa. This is despite amendments in 2012 to ensure equality before the law, uphold offenders’ rights to dignity and healthcare when they suffer…

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Catalan Politician’s Case Accepted By ECHR, Spain To Answer For Alleged Persecution

Spain to face European Court of Human Rights over alleged persecution of Catalan Parliament's Bureau

Zenger

Thai political deadlock drags on as vote for prime minister is delayed

Prolonged uncertainty is raising questions over stability in Thailand, which has seen two coups over the past 20 years.

Al Jazeera

South Africa's new Marriage Bill raises many thorny issues - a balancing act is needed

South Africa is changing its marriage law to recognise all types of intimate partnerships – irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, or religious, cultural and other beliefs.

The Conversation

Sánchez-Puigdemont Negotiations: What Can Spain Offer Catalonia?

Experts weigh in on potential concessions as talks between Pedro Sánchez and Carles Puigdemont continue.

Zenger

Pita petition decision on Aug 3

The Constitutional Court will consider next Thursday whether it will accept for deliberation a petition regarding the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, a source said.

Bangkok Post

Ombudsman asks court to postpone PM vote

The Ombudsman on Monday asked the Constitutional Court to order the parliament to postpone the next vote for prime minister, and to rule on the rejected renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

Bangkok Post

Guatemalans protest interference by court, prosecutors in August's second-round election

Hundreds of Guatemalans are protesting the interference by courts and prosecutors in August’s second-round presidential election

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Police, agents search party offices of Guatemalan presidential candidate

Guatemalan agents and police have raided the offices of the Seed Movement of presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo as part of an investigation into alleged wrongdoing in the party’s formation

Bangkok Post

Experts query Pita snub

Legal experts are questioning whether a parliament rejecting the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister was constitutional.

Bangkok Post

Move Forward to renominate Pita for PM

The Move Forward Party (MFP) will renominate its leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister even though a majority of both House representatives and senators rejected the renomination on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Explainer: why was the winner of Thailand's election blocked from becoming prime minister?

The Thai parliamentary election was held over two months ago and yet, the country still has no prime minister or government. While much remains in flux, one thing appears certain – the popular reformist leader of the party that received the most votes in the election, Pita Limjaroenrat, will not…

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Guatemalan election observers' report cites interference from parties, justice system

Election observers from the Organization of American States say some Guatemalan political parties and other actors unnecessarily dragged the country’s June 25 elections into the courts in an attempt to ignore the will of the people

Bangkok Post

Charter court suspends Pita

The Constitutional Court on Wednesday morning suspended Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from duty as an elected member of the House of Representatives.

France 24

Legacy of 2014 coup haunts Thai reformist’s bid for PM

Two months after Pita Limjaroenrat's party triumphed in Thailand’s May 2023 election, the reformist politician failed to win enough votes in parliament this week to become prime minister. Thursday’s vote came just days after Thailand’s caretaker prime minister and former army chief, Prayuth Chan-ocha, announced his retirement from politics. But…

Bangkok Post

Lawmakers to hold new PM vote July 19 after reformist Pita stumbles

Parliament confirmed Friday it would vote again for a new prime minister next week, after military-appointed lawmakers foiled liberal frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for the top job.

The Independent UK

Guatemala's struggle with corruption thrust into international spotlight by election meddling

The Guatemalan government’s clumsy interference with its presidential election has turned a global spotlight on a country whose struggles with deep corruption got limited international attention

Bangkok Post

Thai elections without democracy

Although it may come across as dramatic and unprecedented, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ordeal in trying to take office as prime minister after winning the May 14 election is par for the course in Thai politics over the past two decades.

Bangkok Post

Election Commission defends decision to 'rush' Pita case

The Election Commission (EC) insisted on Thursday it had strictly followed the law when deciding to forward Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ineligibility case to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday.

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