Arka News Agency, Armenia
Feb 10 2007
ARMENIAN NU PARTY CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL OBSERVATION OF ELECTIONS
YEREVAN, February 9. /ARKA/. Armenian National Unity party turns with
a request to the OSCE, Council of Europe, CIS countries and their
accredited ambassadors to Armenia to carry out a long-term observer
mission during the election campaign.
In its statement the party points out that the necessity is accounted
for by the obstacles aimed to prevent opposition parties’ access to
TV channels – too high prices and corruption of the authorities.
"We attach importance to a long-term mission, as the polls prove that
97.8% of the population are sure that free and fair elections are the
main precondition for rule of law and battle against corruption in
the country," says the statement.
The Party states its readiness to take leading stands in this
struggle supporting those who are concerned about the future of the
Armenian nation.
Parliamentary elections in Armenia are scheduled for May 12, 2007.
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