September 8, 2005 - 08:52 AMT
ARMENIAN NGOs WISH TO OBSERVE ELECTION IN AZERBAIJAN, BAKU IS AGAINST
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of Armenia wish to observe the parliamentary election in Azerbaijan, Central Electoral Commission (CEC) Secretary Vidadi Mahmudlu stated. Having called the intention "a recurrent provocation by Yerevan," the CEC Secretary said Azerbaijan will not admit it. Mahmudlu also reported that there has been response from international organizations over a CEC request to provide in arranging electoral rolls on Khankendi electoral district. "Election will be held in the district mentioned. This is out of question. However, it is not known yet whether Armenians will take part in the election or not. Thus, election may be void in that district," reported IA Regnum.