Armenian Opposition Leaders Blocked from Leaving Country

Armenian authorities have banned former President and head of the opposition bloc "Armenia" Robert Kocharyan from leaving the country.

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The authorities of Armenia restricted the travel of Robert Kocharyan, former president and leader of the 'Armenia' bloc, from leaving the country.
The travel restriction was imposed at Zvartnots International Airport without explanation.
Robert Kocharyan had planned to leave Armenia for a personal visit lasting three days.
The parliamentary elections in Armenia were held on June 7, with the final results published on June 14.
Nikol Pashinyan's 'Civil Contract' party won 49.75% of the vote, securing 64 seats.
Samvel Karapetyan's 'Strong Armenia' bloc received 23.27% of the vote, winning 29 seats.
Robert Kocharyan's 'Armenia' bloc received 9.92% of the vote, winning 12 seats.
Gagik Tsarukyan's 'Prosperous Armenia' failed to cross the 4% threshold, receiving 3.89%.
The Central Election Commission published the final results of the parliamentary elections on June 14.
The government filed a criminal case against Gagik Tsarukyan for tax evasion in large amounts.
Gagik Tsarukyan and his wife were also denied exit from Armenia on June 9.
The 'Strong Armenia' bloc submitted a request to the Central Election Commission to invalidate the election results due to alleged violations.

Narek Karapetyan, a member of the 'Strong Armenia' bloc, was restricted from leaving Armenia, citing a planned visit to the Verkhny Lars checkpoint on the Russia-Georgia border to assess agricultural exports. — m24
The final election results were expected to be presented on June 14, though the Central Election Commission had already published them by that date. — m24
Samvel Karapetyan's bloc claimed the election results were invalid due to violations during and before the election. — m24
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated in a video message that opposition leaders, including Robert Kocharyan, Samvel Karapetyan, and Gagik Tsarukyan, would be 'broken' and would not be allowed to flee the country. — interfax
Pashinyan mentioned that he had not forgotten former president Serzh Sargsyan. — interfax