Xyresic
04-28-2013, 05:04 PM
Opposition party reports violence against activists canvassing in Yerevan suburb
The opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) party has alleged that two of its members were attacked by government loyalists on Monday while they were distributing election-related materials in one of Yerevan’s suburbs.
In a statement released today the ANC said one of the activists suffered injuries and had to be hospitalized. It said the attack was carried out by “bandits” of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA).
The ANC, along with the RPA and five other political are taking part in the May 5 elections to Yerevan’s City Council.
“This is already a fourth case when an attempt is being made to obstruct the ANC campaign with violence,” the party claimed. “The regime is panicking… and this panic shows that a victory of the opposition in the city elections, indeed, can solve the issue of the overall power change in Armenia.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday the RPA campaign headquarters condemned the violence, considering “unacceptable” any violation hindering the electioneering process. At the same time, it called on all forces to continue a “civilized campaign.”
Meanwhile, the chief of the Armenian police last week urged his subordinates to impeccably ensure the normal course of the forthcoming elections in the capital.
http://armenianow.com/news/politics/45558/armenian_national_congress_claim_attack_activists
The opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) party has alleged that two of its members were attacked by government loyalists on Monday while they were distributing election-related materials in one of Yerevan’s suburbs.
In a statement released today the ANC said one of the activists suffered injuries and had to be hospitalized. It said the attack was carried out by “bandits” of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA).
The ANC, along with the RPA and five other political are taking part in the May 5 elections to Yerevan’s City Council.
“This is already a fourth case when an attempt is being made to obstruct the ANC campaign with violence,” the party claimed. “The regime is panicking… and this panic shows that a victory of the opposition in the city elections, indeed, can solve the issue of the overall power change in Armenia.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday the RPA campaign headquarters condemned the violence, considering “unacceptable” any violation hindering the electioneering process. At the same time, it called on all forces to continue a “civilized campaign.”
Meanwhile, the chief of the Armenian police last week urged his subordinates to impeccably ensure the normal course of the forthcoming elections in the capital.
http://armenianow.com/news/politics/45558/armenian_national_congress_claim_attack_activists