Leonid Tibilov says that great number of parties in South Ossetia prove existence of freedom of speechSouth Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov rejected criticism that the country has created too many parties, noting that it is a manifestation of freedom of speech and the right of citizens to political activity.The head of South Ossetia noted that every party during the election campaign was free to use the state media resources.He also noted that certain parties abused their privileges and forgot about "morals and dignity" during media campaigns.On Sunday, elections to the parliament will take place in South Ossetia under a proportional system. 34 seats in the legislature are claimed by nine parties.The population of the country, according to the latest official estimates, is about 70 thousand people.
South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov rejected criticism that the country has created too many parties, noting that it is a manifestation of freedom of speech and the right of citizens to political activity.
The head of South Ossetia noted that every party during the election campaign was free to use the state media resources.
He also noted that certain parties abused their privileges and forgot about "morals and dignity" during media campaigns.
On Sunday, elections to the parliament will take place in South Ossetia under a proportional system. 34 seats in the legislature are claimed by nine parties.
The population of the country, according to the latest official estimates, is about 70 thousand people.
