Post-war Armenia holds snap parliamentary election
The Hindu
Reformist Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has lost much of his lustre after a military defeat last year to arch foe Azerbaijan, is hoping to renew his mandate but is in a tight race with former President Robert Kocharyan.
Polls opened in Armenia on June 20 for early parliamentary elections which were called in an attempt to heal divisions after a disastrous , but could spark post-election protests. Reformist Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has lost much of his lustre after a military defeat last year to arch foe Azerbaijan, is hoping to renew his mandate but is in a tight race with former President Robert Kocharyan. During an aggressive campaign marred by polarising rhetoric, Mr. Pashinyan said he expected his Civil Contract party to secure 60% of the vote, though some pollsters say those estimates are far-fetched.More Related News