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State Department condemns violence against Hayrikyan, calls for free
and fair elections
11:50, 2 February, 2013
WASHINGTON, 2 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS: The State Department obviously
condemns violence against Paruyr Hayrikian, spokesperson Victoria
Nuland told at the Daily Press Briefing, February 1.' We understand
that Paruyr Hairikian is in stable condition now after being shot by
an unknown gunman and that the Armenian police have promised a full
investigation. We understand that there are some reports now that
there may be some postponement of the elections which were scheduled
to take place on February 18th under constitutional provisions if he's
unable to campaign. We obviously call on Armenians to settle this
constitutionally in a way that ensures that these elections go forward
in a way that is free and fair and protects the rights of all
candidates', Nuland said,.
Presidential candidate, leader of union for "National
Self-Determination" Paruyr Hayrikyan was shot around 11:30 PM, January
31,Tpagrichner Street, Kentron district of Yerevan. Hayrikyan got a
gunshot wound to shoulders' area and has already been operated on in
"St. Grigor Lusavorich" medical center.
Criminal case under article 34-305 of Armenian Criminal Code has been
already initiated
and fair elections
11:50, 2 February, 2013
WASHINGTON, 2 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS: The State Department obviously
condemns violence against Paruyr Hayrikian, spokesperson Victoria
Nuland told at the Daily Press Briefing, February 1.' We understand
that Paruyr Hairikian is in stable condition now after being shot by
an unknown gunman and that the Armenian police have promised a full
investigation. We understand that there are some reports now that
there may be some postponement of the elections which were scheduled
to take place on February 18th under constitutional provisions if he's
unable to campaign. We obviously call on Armenians to settle this
constitutionally in a way that ensures that these elections go forward
in a way that is free and fair and protects the rights of all
candidates', Nuland said,.
Presidential candidate, leader of union for "National
Self-Determination" Paruyr Hayrikyan was shot around 11:30 PM, January
31,Tpagrichner Street, Kentron district of Yerevan. Hayrikyan got a
gunshot wound to shoulders' area and has already been operated on in
"St. Grigor Lusavorich" medical center.
Criminal case under article 34-305 of Armenian Criminal Code has been
already initiated