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CRIMINALS 'MAIN CHARACTERS' OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN ARMENIA'S CAPITAL - NGO REPS
15:18 ~U 02.05.13
A number of observation missions in the May 5 municipal elections
in Yerevan expect local criminal to become active in Armenia's
political arena, Samvel Martirosyan, founder of the Iditord website,
told journalists on Thursday.
In this context, he stressed the importance of strict supervision of
the election process.
"Because many more forces are involved which exercise control over
nonpolitical elements. You must understand what I mean," he said.
Satik Badeyan of the Regional Development and Research Center believes
that the upcoming municipal elections are similar to the parliamentary
elections rather than the presidential election.
"I hope that there will not be so many election frauds at polling
stations," she said.
Ashot Melikyan, Chairman of the Committee to Protect Freedom of
Expression, expects the political forces, particularly the Republican
Party of Armenia (RPA), must take necessary measures.
He expects Armenia's police to ensure favorable conditions for media
coverage of the elections.
Alexander Shagafyan of the Civilitas center said that the local
elections are of special importance for "local crime kingpins."
The NGO representatives stressed the importance of hotlines and
technical means.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2013/05/02/local-authority/
15:18 ~U 02.05.13
A number of observation missions in the May 5 municipal elections
in Yerevan expect local criminal to become active in Armenia's
political arena, Samvel Martirosyan, founder of the Iditord website,
told journalists on Thursday.
In this context, he stressed the importance of strict supervision of
the election process.
"Because many more forces are involved which exercise control over
nonpolitical elements. You must understand what I mean," he said.
Satik Badeyan of the Regional Development and Research Center believes
that the upcoming municipal elections are similar to the parliamentary
elections rather than the presidential election.
"I hope that there will not be so many election frauds at polling
stations," she said.
Ashot Melikyan, Chairman of the Committee to Protect Freedom of
Expression, expects the political forces, particularly the Republican
Party of Armenia (RPA), must take necessary measures.
He expects Armenia's police to ensure favorable conditions for media
coverage of the elections.
Alexander Shagafyan of the Civilitas center said that the local
elections are of special importance for "local crime kingpins."
The NGO representatives stressed the importance of hotlines and
technical means.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2013/05/02/local-authority/