Results of the Observations Conducted by HCA Vanadzor
14:46, February 14, 2012 | Press Release | Electoral RightsOn February 12, 2012, HCA Vanadzor conducted observations during the RA local self-government elections in Saralanj Village of Aragatsotn, Pemzashen Village of Shirak, and Hrazdan Town of Kotayk Region.
As of 2:00 p.m. the observers registered several violations, in particular:
In 25/04 polling station of Hrazdan Community, the number of voters needing “assistance” was rather high, and the number of voters at the station exceeded the allowed 15.
In 25/22 polling station of the same community, a citizen tried to vote with another person’s passport, which was prevented by the police.
In 25/01 polling station, the number of voters present at the polling station frequently reached 30-40. The chairman of the election commission ignored the remarks made by the observer.
In 36/01 polling station of Pemzashen Community, Shirak Region, 14/01 polling station of Saralanj Community, Aragatsotn Region, and in 25/01 polling station of Hrazdan Community, Kotayk Region, a change of duties of commission members every 2 hours was not observed.
In 14/01 polling station of Saralanj Community, Aragatsotn Region, the members of the commission arrived at the station at 7:35 a.m. Frequently, the voters voted openly at the station.
HCA Vanadzor observers continue their observation and we will further inform about other violations.