  Observers: Ombudsman’s involvement in electoral processes important January 23, 2013 - 20:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ombudsman Karen Andreasyan met Jan 23 with OSCE/ODIHR observer mission head, Ambassador Heidi Tagliavini and Legal Analyst Elissavet Karagiannidou 2012 parliamentary polls and the upcoming presidential elections were in the focus of the discussion, with the mission representatives stressing the role of the involvement of the human rights defender in the electoral processes. The guests further raised a number of issues related to the small number of local and international experts, lack of public trust in electoral processes, the Ombudsman’s involvement in the working group. Ms Tagliavini further voiced hope for long term cooperation with the human rights defender’s office, adding that OSCE/ODIHR observers attach special importance to the works carried out by the Ombudsman. Karen Andreasyan, in turn, voiced readiness to assist in the solution of the problems raised, press service of RA Ombudsman’s Office reported.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
