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US WANTS PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IN ARMENIA TO BE JUST AND FAIR - EMBASSY
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May 02, 2012 | 21:08
YEREVAN. - Armenia has got many friends and together we want to
contribute to fair and just parliamentary elections in Armenia,
US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern told reporters.
"We are trying to be optimists and to see the bright side," the
American envoy said commenting on the question what violations have
been observed during the pre-election campaign.
According to him, it is very important to train the members of the
election commission but the most important is the political will of
law enforcement agencies, state structures, political parties and
the opposition to conduct fair and just elections.
The ambassador also stressed the importance of the participation of
many observers in the monitoring of the elections.
"There are many positive facts. But there are also concerning facts,"
the ambassador said.
He meant statements about unequal conditions for political parties
and the use of administrative resources.
Eight political parties and one block have presented their nominations
- Republican Party of Armenian, Prosperous Armenia Party, Orinats
Yerkir, opposition Armenian National Congress, opposition Heritage
Party, ARF Dashnaktsutyun, the Communist Party of Armenia, Democratic
Party of Armenia and United Armenians Party.
For entering the National Assembly, parties must poll over 5% of votes,
while blocks - over 7%.
The election campaign will be held till May 5 - the day prior to
elections when campaigning is banned. The parliamentary elections
will be held from 8 am to 8 pm on May 6, 2012.
news.am
May 02, 2012 | 21:08
YEREVAN. - Armenia has got many friends and together we want to
contribute to fair and just parliamentary elections in Armenia,
US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern told reporters.
"We are trying to be optimists and to see the bright side," the
American envoy said commenting on the question what violations have
been observed during the pre-election campaign.
According to him, it is very important to train the members of the
election commission but the most important is the political will of
law enforcement agencies, state structures, political parties and
the opposition to conduct fair and just elections.
The ambassador also stressed the importance of the participation of
many observers in the monitoring of the elections.
"There are many positive facts. But there are also concerning facts,"
the ambassador said.
He meant statements about unequal conditions for political parties
and the use of administrative resources.
Eight political parties and one block have presented their nominations
- Republican Party of Armenian, Prosperous Armenia Party, Orinats
Yerkir, opposition Armenian National Congress, opposition Heritage
Party, ARF Dashnaktsutyun, the Communist Party of Armenia, Democratic
Party of Armenia and United Armenians Party.
For entering the National Assembly, parties must poll over 5% of votes,
while blocks - over 7%.
The election campaign will be held till May 5 - the day prior to
elections when campaigning is banned. The parliamentary elections
will be held from 8 am to 8 pm on May 6, 2012.