Sudan

September 2007 | Ratings Update

A recent United States Institute of Peace briefing paper has highlighted that a number of logistical issues need to be addressed before the next elections in 2009. Before these elections take place, Sudan must conduct a census, clarify or pass laws on political parties and undertake voter registration. However, it is looking increasingly unlikely that the Sudanese people will go to the polls in July 2009. The census was delayed last month on the back of financial shortfalls, and may not even take place before its new deadline of January 2008. In addition the Political Parties Act is still in

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