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    U.S. CALLS TO INVESTIGATE VIOLATIONS IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN ARMENIA

    http://lurer.com/?p=78636&l=en
    2013-02-20 12:27:53

    The U.S. supported the conclusions of the OSCE ODIHR observer mission
    in their preliminary conclusions that the elections were generally
    well administered, however, there were some serious violations that
    obviously need to be investigated, the U.S. Department of State's
    Spokesperson Victoria Nuland said at a daily press briefing on Tuesday.

    "ODIHR was concerned about some lack of impartiality on the part
    of public administration officials and the misuse of administrative
    resources that resulted in a blurred distinction between the activities
    of the state and those of the ruling party. But in general, election
    day was calm and orderly and it was marked by undue - that in general,
    it was marked by a calm process," Nuland said.

    She said ODIHR also noted that the media fulfilled their legal
    obligation to provide balanced coverage and all contestants made use
    of their free air time.

    Presidential elections were held in Armenia on Feb.18. Armenian
    incumbent President Serzh Sargsyan won the presidential elections
    scoring 58.64 per cent of the votes. First Foreign Minister of Armenia
    Raffi Hovannisian ranked second scoring 36.75 per cent of the votes,
    Former Prime Minister Hrant Bagratyan ranked third scoring 2.15
    per cent.


    From: Baghdasarian
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