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    HEAD OF OSCE OFFICE WELCOMES RELEASE OF SOME ARMENIAN OPPOSITION MEMBERS

    Noyan Tapan
    7 June

    YEREVAN (Noyan Tapan). The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan,
    Ambassador Vladimir Pryakhin, welcomed the release from custody of two
    members of the opposition Republic party, Aramazd Zakaryan and Jora
    Sapeyan, and the withdrawal of charges against them. He also welcomed
    the news that a board member of the Republic party, Suren Surenyants,
    has been released from custody, although he must not leave the country
    pending investigation.

    "We believe this step will facilitate political dialogue between the
    opposition and the ruling coalition and will contribute to stability
    in the country," Ambassador Pryakhin said in an interview with Radio
    Liberty. "At the same time, we note with concern that not all cases
    of those detained in connection with the recent demonstrations were
    reviewed."

    With regard to a recent decision of the Yerevan Mayor's Office
    to prohibit rallies by opposition parties on 4 June, Ambassador
    Pryakhin said: "We regret that the right of people to free assembly
    and expression of their political views was restricted. We urge the
    authorities to apply the new law on Conduct of Public Gatherings,
    Rallies, Demonstrations and Marches in a proportionate and justified
    manner and make efforts to further improve this essential piece
    of legislation."

    He stressed that the OSCE Office will continue to closely monitor
    the political developments in Armenia and to support the country in
    the process of democratization. He emphasized in particular the need
    for electoral and constitutional reform.
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