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    Interfax News Agency, Russia
    Feb 15 2008


    OSCE/ODIHR observers praise Armenian electoral campaign


    YEREVAN. Feb 15 (Interfax) - Observers of the OSCE Office for
    Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) have in general
    hailed the Armenian electoral campaign in an interim report on
    Friday.

    The campaigns of candidates for the presidency are covered by the
    Armenian media "in a positive and neutral manner, () the candidates'
    total coverage time was more equitable than in the previous reporting
    period," the interim report from January 27 throughout February 9
    says.

    According to the report, "the coverage of [former President] Levon
    Ter-Petrosian contained many critical remarks in various broadcast
    media."

    Moreover, "unrest occurred at two of Ter-Petrosian's events [campaign
    rallies]," the report says.

    The OSCE/ODIHR is aware of "five incidents in which party or
    candidate premises have been damaged either through vandalism,
    shooting or possible arson," the document says.

    The OSCE/ODIHR electoral monitoring mission in Armenia consists of 40
    short-range and 260 long-rang observers. ar rp
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