Conversations on Groong - June 4, 2026
In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Philippe Raffi Kalfayan about Armenia’s deteriorating democratic conditions ahead of the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election. We discuss IODA’s second election observation mission, widespread arrests of opposition figures, state intimidation of voters, selective prosecution, and the serious threats to electoral legitimacy and civil rights under the Civil Contract regime.
Topics:
Arrests of government critics
State pressure on voters
Public resources used for campaigns
Selective prosecution before elections
Election legitimacy under serious doubt
Guest: Philippe Raffi Kalfayan
Hosts:
Episode 554 | Recorded: June 3, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/554
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