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STATEMENT OF ARF DASHNAKTSUTIUN
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25 February, 2008
Dear compatriots,
During the presidential election of February 19, 2008, Armenia
underwent a recurrent ordeal on the way to democracy. We can overcome
it only with joint efforts as unification will enable us to take up
interior, socio-economic and exterior challenges.
An atmosphere of mutual hatred and hostility, intolerance and threats
was felt throughout the whole campaign.
The society was artificially polarized. On the one hand, the former
authorities longed to overthrow the government; on the other hand,
the acting authorities took every effort to "hold the reins."
ARF Dashnaktsutiun did its utmost to lead the struggle in a healthy
atmosphere focusing on the candidates' ideas and programmes but we
found no feedback effect.
During the campaign ARF candidate Vahan Hovhannissian remained loyal
to his principles.
The election was conducted with numerous irregularities, vote stuffing,
violence, bribery which resulted in further tension, distrust and
polarization of the society. We think that consolidation is a must
and are ready to bridge the conflicting side.
After summing up the reports received by regions and polling stations
and considering the figures of the Central Electoral Commission, ARF
Dashnaktsutiun has decided not to challenge the election outcome. We
wish success to the newly-elected President Serzh Sarkissian.
At the same time, we suggest ceasing coalition collaboration and are
ready to resign from the state posts.
A1+
25 February, 2008
Dear compatriots,
During the presidential election of February 19, 2008, Armenia
underwent a recurrent ordeal on the way to democracy. We can overcome
it only with joint efforts as unification will enable us to take up
interior, socio-economic and exterior challenges.
An atmosphere of mutual hatred and hostility, intolerance and threats
was felt throughout the whole campaign.
The society was artificially polarized. On the one hand, the former
authorities longed to overthrow the government; on the other hand,
the acting authorities took every effort to "hold the reins."
ARF Dashnaktsutiun did its utmost to lead the struggle in a healthy
atmosphere focusing on the candidates' ideas and programmes but we
found no feedback effect.
During the campaign ARF candidate Vahan Hovhannissian remained loyal
to his principles.
The election was conducted with numerous irregularities, vote stuffing,
violence, bribery which resulted in further tension, distrust and
polarization of the society. We think that consolidation is a must
and are ready to bridge the conflicting side.
After summing up the reports received by regions and polling stations
and considering the figures of the Central Electoral Commission, ARF
Dashnaktsutiun has decided not to challenge the election outcome. We
wish success to the newly-elected President Serzh Sarkissian.
At the same time, we suggest ceasing coalition collaboration and are
ready to resign from the state posts.