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ANFREL monitored in May 2025 the escalating tensions, deepening repression and shrinking civic spaces in Bangladesh, Cambodia and Myanmar. Know more in Series No. 14 of ANFREL's Resilience Watch Monthly Brief on Countries Under Restrictive Environment: https://anfrel.org/resilience-watch-monthly-brief-on-countries-under-restrictive-environment-series-14/
The Philippines piloted the internet voting system for Filipino voters abroad during the 2025 elections to increase voter participation but was met with a dismal 18.12% voter turnout. In Issue 05 of the Elections and Technology Reader, ANFREL looked into the implementation of the internet voting system and presented key e-voting standards and principles to draw lessons and areas for improvement. Know more here: https://anfrel.org/elections-and-technology-reader-internet-voting-for-filipino-overseas-voters/
ANFREL commended the effective management of the electoral process that ensured the overall integrity and public trust but noted of persistent challenges to accessibility, ballot secrecy and misuse of state resources during the campaign period of the presidential election in Sri Lanka. https://anfrel.org/resilience-in-democracy-strengthening-electoral-processes-in-post-crisis-sri-lanka-2024-sri-lankan-presidential-election-final-report/
The April 2025 edition of the ANFREL Resilience Watch Report highlights key democratic developments and resilience efforts across Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Read the full report here: https://anfrel.org/resilience-watch-monthly-brief-on-countries-under-restrictive-environment-series-13/
ANFREL hosted a stakeholder exchange with the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel), Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) and Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) during the interim report launch of the ANFREL IEOM to the 2025 Philippine elections. The ANFREL members in the Philippines shared their observations and insights about the elections as well as their effort in pursuing electoral reforms in the country. Read the article here: https://anfrel.org/filipino-csos-welcome-comelec-transparency-seek-to-continue-to-collaborate-on-addressing-issues-pursuing-electoral-reforms/
We're still on a season break but we're here to deliver some good news The ANFREL The Election Observer podcast is now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Please subscribe to listen to the complete episodes of our pilot season and get new episodes in the Season 2 soon! Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4B9FvnvI58FJGIEwnObfXD Listen on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-election-observer/id1818731213
While the 2024 parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka were largely peaceful and well-managed, ANFREL’s observations highlighted critical areas for improvement, including challenges in the enforcement of electoral laws, misuse of state resources, gaps in voter education, and accessibility issues for marginalized and vulnerable groups. https://anfrel.org/democratic-renewal-sri-lankas-path-forward-2024-sri-lankan-parliamentary-elections-final-report/
The latest issue of the ANFREL newsletter e-Bulletin is out. We've compiled the news and updates about ANFREL's programs and activities from March to May 2025. Know more here: https://mailchi.mp/0a7fcce7f1d6/anfrel-e-bulletin-mar-may-2025
Data Dive Issue No. 18 presents a visual and analytical snapshot of Cambodia’s deteriorating political landscape—an urgent call for attention to a democracy in freefall. Read the full issue here: https://anfrel.org/cambodia-democracy-in-decline-data-dive-issue-no-18/
Catch the latest episode of The Election Observer podcasf today, 19 February 2025, at 2 pm (BKK time) as we discuss the electoral reform prospects for Bangladesh. Know more here: https://anfrel.org/upcoming-episode-electoral-reform-agenda-in-bangladesh-the-election-observer/
