ODIHR stresses importance of maintaining peace after shooting of presidential candidate in Armenia

The Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), Ambassador Janez Lenarčič, expressed today his deep concern over the attempt upon the life of Armenian presidential candidate Paruyr Hayrikyan.

“This attack is deeply distressing fromn the point of view of the electoral process, and I urge all other candidates to refrain from any actions that might further aggravate the situation,” said Lenarčič. “We also urge the relevant authorities to pursue a unprejudiced investigation of this crime and prosecution of the perpetrators.”

Lenarčič added that all other candidates should ensure that the electoral process remains peaceful, the statement reads.