International Movement of Parliamentarians for Democracy
The International Movement of Parliamentarians for Democracy (IMPD) is a coalition of
likeminded parliamentarians dedicated to the defense and promotion of democracy around the world.
It supports international human rights campaigns, especially in defense of elected Members of Parliament
who are denied the right to take office or who are the victims of persecution, and challenge
undemocratic practices.
What's New
The March 2005 issue of Advancing Democracy is available online. Advancing Democracy is the monthly newsletter of the International Movement of Parliamentarians for Democracy highlighting democratic developments around the world of particular interest to parliamentarians. The major purpose of this newsletter is to help parliamentarians seeking to strengthen democracy in their countries and globally. We welcome any suggestions you may have for content in future issues of Advancing Democracy. Please send your suggestion to Leonardo Shinohara at leos@ned.org. Feel free to share the newsletter with colleagues and encourage them to join the network. more...
Cambodian MPs Stripped of Immunity (March 2005)
Three leading opposition members of Cambodia's National Assembly were recently stripped of their parliamentary immunity. In a closed session on February 3, the National Assembly voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of opposition leader Sam Rainsy and legislators Cheam Channy and Chea Poch, members of the Sam Rainsy Party. National Assembly proceedings are normally televised, but on this occasion cameras were barred. more...
Egyptian MP Detained (February 2005)
On January 29, 2005, Mr. Ayman Nour, leader of al-Ghad (Tomorrow Party) and member of the Egyptian Parliament, was detained for allegedly forging documents to obtain a license for his political party. He submitted for the recognition of his party last year. State security investigators allege he forged the majority of the documents he was required to present to a governmental committee. As a result, Mr. Nour was stripped of his parliamentary immunity and detained by police on leaving the parliament building. He appeared in court twice and said that his arrest would hinder the democratic process and reform in the country. more...
The January 2005 issue of Advancing Democracy is available online. Advancing Democracy is the monthly newsletter of the International Movement of Parliamentarians for Democracy highlighting democratic developments around the world of particular interest to parliamentarians. The major purpose of this newsletter is to help parliamentarians seeking to strengthen democracy in their countries and globally. We welcome any suggestions you may have for content in future issues of Advancing Democracy. Please send your suggestion to Leonardo Shinohara at leos@ned.orgg. Feel free to share the newsletter with colleagues and encourage them to join the network. more...
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