Scandal at OSCE/ODIHR observers' press conference

The press conference of the OSCE/ODIHR observers, who stated that the Armenian presidential elections were competitive and mainly complied with the democratic standards, was interrupted by the action of a group of young activists.

As reports "Armenpress" when it was declared that the reporters could ask their questions to the observers, a girl stood on the stage and did not allow to continue the conference. Efforts were made to remove her from the stage, yet the young people made a fuss and interrupted the speech of the observers by their loud calls.

Observation delegation representatives left the hall and took a break for 10-15 minute. The delegate stated that the OSCE respects freedom of speech and the mission also has the right to speak and they are just enjoying their right of freedom of speech.

In accordance with the preliminary results Serzh Sargsyan was re-elected. He has received 861 160 votes, 58.64 percent of the valid votes. "Heritage'' party leader Raffi Hovhannisyan has received 539 672 votes (36,75%), the third comes Hrant Bagratyan with 31 643 votes (2,15%), 18 093 citizens (1.23% ) have cast their votes for Presidential candidate Paruyr Hayrikyan, Andrias Ghukasyan 8 328 votes (0,57%).