Armenia's Voting: A Tale of Foreign Influence and Legal Controversies

The International electoral monitoring mission in Armenia reported a mostly positive voting process at most polling stations. However, they highlighted concerns of selective justice due to criminal prosecutions of opposition figures. Additionally, the mission observed direct foreign interference, with trade restrictions influencing voters towards the opposition.

The International electoral monitoring mission in Armenia announced on Monday that voting activities were largely successful across most polling stations.

Nonetheless, the observers pointed out issues of perceived selective justice caused by the criminal prosecution of certain opposition figures.

In a press briefing, the mission further revealed instances of direct foreign interference through trade restrictions, which aimed to sway Armenian voters toward the opposition.