Ten cases of electoral fraud were recorded within the first two hours of Sunday’s National Assembly election in Armenia, in several election precincts in the country, informed the Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center in Armenia, AzVision.az reports citing the Armenian media.
These cases were primarily in connection with the breach of secret ballot, directing voters, identity verification or registration, excessive buildup of observers, members of the media, people and vehicles, the rights of proxies and visitors, and the presence of outsiders.
These cases of electoral fraud were recorded in some election precincts in capital city Yerevan, Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), Vayk and Ararat towns, and in Argel village.
Armenia is holding a parliamentary election for the first time since the new Constitution was approved through a referendum in December 2015. The new National Assembly will have 105 deputies, four of whom—representatives of ethnic minorities.
A total of 2,009 election precincts are open all through the country. This voting will be the only national one in the next five years, as Armenia is transitioning to a parliamentary republic.
Five political parties and four blocs are running for parliament. Political parties have to get 5 percent of votes, whereas the blocs need 7 percent to be elected to the National Assembly of Armenia.
Transparency International: 10 electoral frauds recorded within first 2 hours of Armenia parliamentary election
02 April 2017
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