Sri Lanka

Strengthening the partnership between CMEV and the Election Commission of Sri Lanka at the Action Plan launching ceremony in Diyathalawa

CMEV has been proactively contributing towards the electoral process of Sri Lanka from the very outset. As a vital component of supporting the progressive steps taken with this regard by the newly established Elections Commission of Sri Lanka, CMEV facilitated the enrichment of knowledge and skills of the high level election staff officers through a comprehensive action plan that’s …

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Constitutional Reforms: March 4, 2016

Awareness & Advocacy, Documents / By

The following submission is respectfully made to the Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reforms, to be brought to the attention of the Constitutional Assembly, in promulgating a new Constitution for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. This submission has been initiated by a group of civil society organizations and individuals promoting the rights of …

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Championing an Inclusive Electoral Process in Sri Lanka

Awareness & Advocacy, Media reports / By

In February 2016, dozens of participants representing disability rights advocates, disabled people’s organizations (DPOs) and other civil society groups convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka to discuss the rights of persons with disabilities in the electoral and constitutional reform process. Led by the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV), the meeting launched an effort to develop …

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Western Provincial Council Election 2009 – Media Communiqué 7

Media reports, Press Releases / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

Download the CMEV media communique 7 in English from here.

Western Provincial Council Election 2009 – Media Communiqué 6

Media reports, Press Releases, Situation Updates / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

Download the CMEV media communique 6 in English from here.

Election Day violence update by Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu

Videos / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

Co-Convenor of the Centre for Monitoring Elections Violence Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu speaks on voter turnout and violence on the day of the Western Provincial Council elections, and also on how the elections results will be interpreted by political parties. This video is also available in High Definition (HD).

Election Day Violence, 25 April 2009 – Western Provincial Council

Maps / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

Map of violence logged by CMEV during the Western Provincial Council elections today. Map of violence leading up to the elections can be viewed here.

Western Provincial Council Election 2009 – Media Communiqué 4

Media reports, Press Releases / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

Download the CMEV media communique 4 in English from here.

Map of Western Provincial Council Elections related violence

Maps / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

CMEV has logged incidents in the lead up to the Western Provincial Provincial Council elections, slated for 25th April 2009. Access the map here.

Video on violence leading up to the Sabaragamuwa and North Central Province Election

Videos / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

CMEV’s coordinator on the violence leading up to the Sabaragamuwa and North Central Province election on 23 August 2008. The video is in two parts.

Ballot rigging, violence, significant disenfranchisement and other incidents on election day

Maps, Situation Updates / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

For other maps, including very high levels of violence in the lead up to the Sabaragamuwa and North Central Province election, click here.

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

Press Releases, Press Reports, Situation Updates / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

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

Press Releases, Press Reports / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

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

Press Releases, Press Reports, Situation Updates / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

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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Media bias in Sabaragamuwa and North Central Province election

Videos / By Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV)

Video (in Sinhala) of presentation by Uvindu Kurukulasoriya at the CMEV press conference on 22nd August 2008 highlighting the media bias in the lead up to the Sabaragamuwa and North Central Province elections.