VLADIMIR PRYAKHIN EMPHASIZES NEED FOR ELECTORAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS

A1 Plus | 20:56:08 | 04-06-2004 | Official |

With regard to a recent decision of the Yerevan Mayor’s Office to
prohibit rallies by opposition parties on 4 June, the Head of the
OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Vladimir Pryakhin said: “We regret
that the right of people to free assembly and expression of their
political views was restricted. We urge the authorities to apply the
new law on Conduct of Public Gatherings, Rallies, Demonstrations and
Marches in a proportionate and justified manner and make efforts to
further improve this essential piece of legislation.”

He stressed that the OSCE Office will continue to closely monitor
the political developments in Armenia and to support the country in
the process of democratization. He emphasized in particular the need
for electoral and constitutional reform.