ARF Issues Statement Criticizing Armenia's June 7 Elections

The Armenian Revolutionary Federation's Bureau released a statement condemning Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections, characterizing them as conducted under "unprecedented conditions of state terror." The ARF alleged systematic electoral violations, including abuse of administrative resources, propaganda, and interference by foreign actors. The statement asserted that the ruling regime manipulated results through the Constitutional Court and administrative pressure, denying opposition parties rightful representation. Despite these allegations, the ARF noted the unified opposition secured a substantial vote share. The Bureau argued the elections deepened Armenia's political crisis rather than resolving it, and called for coordinated action among opposition forces to prevent what it described as policies threatening Armenian identity and sovereignty. The statement reflects ongoing tensions within Armenian politics regarding electoral legitimacy and governance.