ARKA News Agency, Armenia
Feb 8 2008
Armenia's citizens complain about election bribes, Ombudsman says
YEREVAN, February 8. /ARKA/. Armenia's citizens often complain about
election bribes, said RA Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan.
He pointed out that the complaints are mostly ungrounded. The
Ombudsman did not specify the exact number of complaints.
He condemned any violation of the voting rights and expressed hope
that the presidential race will meet democratic standards.
Harutyunyan believes the future president's ideas and goals must be
acceptable for Armenians.
Presidential election in Armenia is scheduled for February 19, 2008.
Nine candidates have been nominated by the RA Central Electoral
Commission. The deadline for the election campaign is February 17.
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Feb 8 2008
Armenia's citizens complain about election bribes, Ombudsman says
YEREVAN, February 8. /ARKA/. Armenia's citizens often complain about
election bribes, said RA Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan.
He pointed out that the complaints are mostly ungrounded. The
Ombudsman did not specify the exact number of complaints.
He condemned any violation of the voting rights and expressed hope
that the presidential race will meet democratic standards.
Harutyunyan believes the future president's ideas and goals must be
acceptable for Armenians.
Presidential election in Armenia is scheduled for February 19, 2008.
Nine candidates have been nominated by the RA Central Electoral
Commission. The deadline for the election campaign is February 17.
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