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NDI Mourns the Passing of Kofi Annan and Honors His Legacy

Kofi Annan made a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world through a lifetime dedicated to advancing peacekeeping efforts, promoting health and development, and defending democracy and human rights. NDI, which gave Annan its Democracy Award in 2001, was proud to have worked with him and the Kofi Annan Foundation to safeguard electoral integrity around the world.

Joint IRI/NDI Election Observation Mission Statement on Crackdown on Zimbabwe Opposition Leaders and Supporters

Harare, Zimbabwe – The joint International Republican Institute and National Democratic Institute Zimbabwe International Election Observer Mission (ZIEOM) expresses deep concern over the reported assaults, detentions and abductions of opposition supporters and leaders in certain regions of Zimbabwe.

Joint IRI/NDI Election Observation Mission Statement on Zimbabwe Election Commission Results

Harare, Zimbabwe – The joint International Republican Institute (IRI)/National Democratic Institute (NDI) Zimbabwe International Election Observer Mission (ZIEOM) acknowledges that the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) announced results of the presidential election as an aggregate of the provincial votes in the early morning of August 3.

As Senator John McCain Steps Down as IRI Chairman, NDI Recognizes His Decades of Service to Democracy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As U.S. Senator John McCain announced he is stepping down as chairman of the International Republican Institute (IRI), the National Democratic Institute (NDI) recognizes his contributions to democracy around the world throughout his 25-year tenure. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska will assume the IRI chairmanship in McCain’s place.

Joint Statement by International Election Observation Missions to Zimbabwe's Harmonised Elections

We, the International Election Observer Missions present for the 30 July Harmonised Elections in Zimbabwe, while appreciating the generally peaceful and orderly pre-electoral environment and on voting day, express our grave concern about the regrettable outbreaks of post-election violence.

At the outset, we extend our sympathies to the families and loved ones of those affected by these troubling incidents.

While recognising the right to peaceful protest, we condemn vandalism and destruction of property and call on political party supporters to abide by the law.

We denounce the excessive use of force to quell protests and urge the police and army to exercise restraint.