The Human Rights Defender Arman
Tatoyan received the Head of OSCE/ODIHR Observation Mission in Armenia Urszula Gacek.
The Defender informed the Head of
the observation mission that within the mandate prescribed by the law a working
group has been established for the purposes of independent monitoring of
pre-election and election period of parliamentary election on 9 December.
The Defender noted that during the whole period of election campaign and on the
day of elections the working group will monitor the alleged violations of
electoral rights reported through media.
Meanwhile, the group will ensure
proper examination of oral and written complaints addressed to the Defender,
including calls received via hotline.
The group will also be responsible
for providing legal consultation, receiving citizens, as well as for rapid
response visits.
The Head of the OSCE/ODIHR Election
Observation Mission in Armenia highlighted the role of the Human Rights
Defender in guaranteeing the electoral right of people.
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