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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.

Joint IRI/NDI Delegation in Zimbabwe Issues Preliminary Election Statement, Too Early to Make Assessment on Nature of Elections

Harare, Zimbabwe - Today, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) joint election observation mission delegation released its preliminary statement on Zimbabwe’s presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections.

NDI Poll: Heading into the Presidential Election, Georgians Concerned about Country’s Direction, Economy, and Environment; Dissatisfied with Political Options

TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC Georgia show growing dissatisfaction about the state of the country’s economy, environment, and political climate going into the presidential election. 62 percent of citizens believe the country is going in the wrong direction compared to only 29 percent saying the right direction.

IRI and NDI Announce Joint Delegation to Observe Zimbabwe’s July 30 Elections

Harare, Zimbabwe – The International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) today announced the members of the Institute’s joint election observation mission to Zimbabwe.