Some Armenian parties will have to follow the path of self-abolishment after the 2013 presidential elections, Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun daily said, citing sources close to the authorities.

“To some political forces the elections will become the last trial period, and smaller parties might be deprived of financing which made their existence possible.

“According to the sources, the parties considered to be friendly with the ruling Republican Party of Armenia, are seeing a serious wave of discontent,” the daily said.