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News from Asia-Pacific

• Incumbent President's Coalition Wins Philippines General Elections 20 May 2013
• Former Prime Minister Wins Historic Pakistan Elections 17 May 2013
• Incumbent Coalition Retains Power in Malaysian General Elections 13 May 2013
• Caught between the Tides: Democratic Progress and Perils in the Maldives 08 May 2013
• Opposition Seeks Power Shift in Upcoming Malaysian Election 03 May 2013
• Electoral Controversies in Pakistan Leading Up to General Election 19 April 2013
• Burma Opposition LeaderAung San Suu Kyi Attends Military Celebration 17 April 2013
• Burma Allows Publication of Independent Daily Newspapers 16 April 2013
• Mukti Rijal Discusses Democracy Education 28 March 2013
• Bhutan King Calls Parliamentary Elections 26 March 2013
• Mongolia Emerging as Regional Force for Democracy and Peace 22 March 2013
• New Media Law Restricts Burmese Press Freedom 15 March 2013
• Latest Political Crisis in the Maldives Resolved 01 March 2013
• Parties Reach Agreement on Elections in Nepal 26 February 2013
• Burma Creates Committee to Release Remaining Political Prisoners 13 February 2013
• FIDH Releases Report on Internet Freedom in Vietnam 13 February 2013
• Maldives Government Announces Date for Presidential Election 07 February 2013
• Vietnamese Persecution of Political Activists Continues 06 February 2013
• Pakistani Cleric Protests Corruption, Demands Electoral Reform 05 February 2013
• In Unexpected Move, Australian Prime Minister Sets Date for General Election 04 February 2013
• No Justice: Sri Lankan President Removes Judge Over Court Objections 24 January 2013
• Vietnam Crackdown on Free Speech Intensifies 11 January 2013