Expert says democracy level in Artsakh higher than in UkraineJuly 21, 2012 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The alternative presidential elections in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic proved to CIS that the level of democracy in NKR is higher than that in the Ukraine, Armenian political analyst said. “Armenians in Artsakh proved the possibility to organize democratic elections and think of the future even in military situation,” Sergei Shakaryants said. The expert further noted that the elections enabled Artsakh presidential candidate Vitaly Balasanyan to position himself as a political figure. “Though NKR presidential elections are of great significance for Artsakh people, they proved unable to foster the country’s international recognition. The EU has already given up the idea of establishing direct relations with Stepanakert,” Mr. Shakaryants said. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |