ArmInfo. We are closely following preparations for the early parliamentary elections and the office of the Human Rights Defender has already established a monitoring group. The Ombudsman of Armenia Aram Tatoyan stated this on November 16.
He noted that during the entire campaign, and on Election Day, the Ombudsman's office will work in emergency mode. "Our main goal is to ensure the electoral right of our citizens, as well as to ensure that elections are held without incidents in accordance with international standards", the ombudsman said. Tatoyan also stated that the staff of the Ombudsman's Office will closely monitor that the election process does not use administrative resources and that there are no obstacles to the work of the media. To note the early parliamentary elections will be held on December 9, 2018. The pre-election campaign will start on November 26 and will last until December 7. Eleven political forces will take part in the elections - 9 parties and 2 blocs.