Armenia Opposition Parties Reject June 7 Election Results, Cite Irregularities and Voter Pressure, Demand Recounts
Several political parties and opposition figures that participated in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections have rejected the preliminary results, alleging that the vote was affected by widespread irregularities, misuse of administrative resources, and pressure on voters. The statements came after preliminary results showed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party retaining power, prompting criticism from opposition groups that argue the election did no
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After 23-Day Hunger Strike, Artsakh Refugee Arthur Osipyan Ordered Released From Jail
Armenian authorities have ordered the release of Artsakh refugee and activist Arthur Osipyan, whose arrest following a public confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan became one of the most contentious political and legal cases of Armenia’s recent election period. The decision to revoke Osipyan’s pretrial detention was announced on June 10 by Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office. According to the prosecutor’s statement, the supervising prosecutor took into account p
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Prosperous Armenia Says Recounts Added 140 Votes, Boosting Chances of Entering Parliament
Armenia’s opposition Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK), led by businessman and former parliamentarian Gagik Tsarukyan, says recounts conducted over the past two days have added 140 votes to its election tally, a development the party argues strengthens its case for entering the country’s next parliament. The announcement was made by BHK spokeswoman Iveta Tonoyan, who said the recount process remains ongoing in several polling stations and is being carried out in cooperation with
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Trump Congratulates Pashinyan Before Armenia Certifies Final Election Results
Three days after Armenia's parliamentary elections, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on securing re-election, even though the country's final election results have not yet been officially certified. In a statement, Trump praised Pashinyan's victory and expressed confidence in Armenia's future under his leadership. “Congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan for his decisive victory in Armenia’s National Elections. I was very proud to h
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