Armenia is holding elections for a new parliament, with more than 20 parties competing. International observers have said they fear a repetition of the alleged ballot-rigging which marred the presidential election won by Robert Kocharyan in March. But the elections look likely to be overshadowed by a constitutional referendum being held at the same time. Many Armenians say they have not seen the new constitution - and do not know what they are being asked to vote on. The parliamentary campaign did not generate much enthusiasm among the country\'s voters, who appear bewildered by the choice of parties and blocs. Armenians are being asked to endorse changes to 80% of the country\'s existing constitution, under which parliament provides genuine checks and balances to the power of the country\'s president. Armenia\'s opposition says that, if the new constitution is approved, parliament will become a rubber stamp. The president disagrees, and says the new constitution will help Armenia meet its international commitments to continue reform and protect human rights. But little effort has been made to give Armenians an idea of what they are voting on. Fewer than 9,000 copies of the new constitution have been printed. And instead of being distributed free of charge, they somehow ended up being sold on the streets. Preliminary results for both the elections and the constitutional vote are expected on Monday. (BBC)