British Embassy statement on parliamentary elections in Armenia
皇冠体育app British Embassy in Yerevan issues a statement regarding the 2 April parliamentary elections in Armenia.
皇冠体育app British Embassy in Yerevan has issued the following statement regarding the 2 April parliamentary elections in Armenia:
皇冠体育app UK shares the assessment of the OSCE鈥檚 Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Election Observation Mission that these elections were well-administered and fundamental rights were generally respected but that they were 鈥渢ainted by credible information about vote-buying鈥� and pressure on some voters.
皇冠体育app UK welcomed the inclusive process pursued by government, opposition parties and civil society in shaping the new electoral code. Along with other international partners 鈥� EU, Germany, US and UN 鈥� and the Government of Armenia, the UK supported the introduction of a new voter authentication system. We welcome OSCE/ODIHR鈥檚 assessment that this technology reduced the scope for voting irregularities. We note, however, the complaints and allegations relating to the overall electoral process and encourage the relevant authorities to deal with them efficiently and effectively.
皇冠体育app UK will continue to support all in government, parliament and civil society committed to strengthening democracy, prosperity and stability in Armenia for the benefit of its people.