Leading global news agencies have referred to the parliamentary elections held in Armenia Sunday.

The agencies underscore the significance of the elections in the country in connection with shifting to the parliamentary form of governance.

“Critics see the amendments as part of Sargsyan's efforts to retain control of the country after he steps down in 2018 due to term limits. If his party controls parliament, he could be appointed prime minister after leaving the presidency,” Associated Press writes.

Euronews informs that the “Armenians will elect a new parliament on Sunday in a closely fought race between the ruling party and a former coalition partner.” It is also stressed that signals on voter violations are already appearing, there being a threat of unrest outbreak in the country.

According to AFP, “the Sunday vote is seen by the West as a key democratic test for the small landlocked nation of 2.9 million, which has no history of transfers of power to an opposition through the ballot box.”

Referring to the landmark elections in Armenia, Reuters noted that many voters accuse the government of corruption and injustice. “Political analysts say unrest could erupt after the vote, partly due to a growing malaise over the economic slowdown,” the agency writes.