 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.   Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad  Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |
