Author name: Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

The Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) comprises CPA, the Free Media Movement (FMM) and the Coalition Against Political Violence.

North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections – 23rd August 2008 2300 hrs- Media Communiqué No. 7

North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections 23rd August 2008 – Media Communiqué No. 7 CMEV deployed stationary observers in 420 polling stations, 11 mobile teams and 28 field monitors in the two provinces. During the course of the day 976 polling stations were visited of the 1768 polling stations in both provinces. CMEV notes

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North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections – 23rd August 2008 18.30 hrs – Media Communiqué No 6

North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections 23rd August 2008 – Media Communiqué No. 6 On Election Day CMEV has received 42 complaints of election related violence of which 27 have been classified as major incidents. These include seizing of polling cards, threat and intimidation of voters, shootings near polling centers, chasing away of polling

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North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections – 23rd August 2008 09.30hrs – Media Communiqué No 5

North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections 23rd August 2008 – Media Communiqué No. 5 CMEV monitors report tension on the ground in certain polling divisions in the two provinces.  Of particular concern are reports from monitors identifying government ministers engaging in voter intimidation.  CMEV condemns the involvement of Ministers in violation of the Elections

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North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections 22nd August 2008 – Media Communiqué No 4

North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections 22nd  August 2008 – Media Communiqué No 4 Prior to the commencement of polling on August 23rd, 2008, CMEV reports a tense situation prevailing in many areas in the North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces. August 20, 2008 It has been alleged by the JVP that two vehicles, one

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