VLADIMIR PRYAKHIN EMPHASIZES NEED FOR ELECTORAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS

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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.