 Former candidate slams international observers’ assessments February 20, 2013 - 19:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former presidential candidate of Armenia Andrias Ghukasyan has called on the citizens not to get disappointed with international observers’ assessments. “I share the opinion of civil society representatives, who disagree with the international observers’ assessments. I admire the young activists’ brave actions on Feb 19. Armenian elections can’t be characterized by manifestation of respect for human rights, as they are marred by mass voting bribery and exertion of pressure on people. I urge human rights activists not to get disappointed with international observers’ assessments and hold commitment to democratic values. International observers smoothed a path to oligarchy. However, I am certain that it can’t foil public struggle for democracy,” the statement reads. Partner news  Top stories Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting. Orinats Yerkir party held a political council meeting on May 15, chaired by party leader Artur Baghdasaryan.   Partner news |  Latest news Powerful roadside bomb kills 6 policemen in Afghanistan  Insurgents often use makeshift land mines to target both Afghan government officials and international forces in Afghanistan.Kerry may attend signing of $2.1bn arms deal during Oman visit "It's basically a chance to do a signals check with an important ally," said a second senior State Department official.Syrian opposition leaders meet in Madrid According to some participants, ex-leader of Syria's opposition National Coalition Moaz al-Khatib may be appointed to the post.U.S. shuts down Guantanamo wi-fi over hacking threats Army Lt. Col. Samuel House says the precautions were taken because of online threats to disrupt activities at the base. |
