07/10/2013 16:22
Asatrian: There will be no presidential runoff in Azerbaijan
“I think there will be no runoff during the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan because for a runoff, the opposition figures should at least have a charismatic leader,” Sargis Asatrian, an expert on Azerbaijan, said at a meeting with reporters today.
In his words, the Azerbaijani authorities may resort to a run-off to imitate democratic processes in their country. He added that there is little likelihood of that. Asatrian also reminded those present that one of the recent opposition rallies was attended by provokers who chanted slogans in favor of Ilham Aliyev and made offensive remarks about the opposition.