OSCE says Armenian parliamentary election had flaws

YEREVAN: The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on Monday criticised Armenia's weekend election, saying it had been tainted by instances of vote-buying and interference.

The OSCE said in a statement the parliamentary election on Sunday had been well-adminstered and fundamental freedoms were generally respected. But it added that they had been marked by organisational problems and undue interference in the process, mostly by party representatives.

It also noted some pressure on civil servants as well as private sector employees.

With 100 percent of the vote already counted, official results show the ruling Republican Party has won the election with 49.12 percent.