
President Armen Sarkissian of Armenia addressed the nation in a video message ahead of Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections. The message reads:
"Dear compatriots,
The pre-election campaign is over.
For more than ten days, the political forces had the opportunity to present those programs and goals they are going to implement after receiving your votes.
Unfortunately, during this period, there have also been manifestations of intolerance, insults, and threats; there have been incidents incompatible with any political force or figure who strives for democracy or speaks of democracy.
It is impermissible, unacceptable, and strictly condemnable to cross all legal and moral boundaries, to aggravate the situation, and even more, to incite hatred and enmity.
I call on all parties and blocs participating in the elections, and all parliamentary candidates to be reserved, and prudent in their actions, to call for restraint on their sympathizers and supporters, to be tolerant and respectful, not to violate moral boundaries for political purposes.
I demand from the law enforcement bodi...
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