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ENVIRONMENTALISTS PROTEST GOVERNMENT DECISION TO EXPLOIT KAJARAN LANDS
Tert.am
29.12.11
Several environmentalists gathered outside the Government building
earlier today to protest against a decision to hand over six community
lands in the southern region of Syunik (including Kajaran village)
to the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Plant.
With slogans reading "Eco Colonists", "Save our Homeland" etc.,
the protesters called for declaring the decision invalid.
Activists of the youth group who had earlier campaigned for
the protection of the Trchkan waterfall, members of Sardarapat
initiative, representatives of the opposition Heritage party, and
other political and civil society organizations had gathered together
to protect the lands of Kajaran village from exploitation. Speaking
to reporters, Kajaran governor said he will not sign decision under
any circumstances.
Policemen later approached the crowd, asking them to free the
territory, but an environmental activist, Apres Zohrabyan said they
were waiting for the Government's response to their letter. The
protesters later headed towards the Presidential Office.
Tert.am
29.12.11
Several environmentalists gathered outside the Government building
earlier today to protest against a decision to hand over six community
lands in the southern region of Syunik (including Kajaran village)
to the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Plant.
With slogans reading "Eco Colonists", "Save our Homeland" etc.,
the protesters called for declaring the decision invalid.
Activists of the youth group who had earlier campaigned for
the protection of the Trchkan waterfall, members of Sardarapat
initiative, representatives of the opposition Heritage party, and
other political and civil society organizations had gathered together
to protect the lands of Kajaran village from exploitation. Speaking
to reporters, Kajaran governor said he will not sign decision under
any circumstances.
Policemen later approached the crowd, asking them to free the
territory, but an environmental activist, Apres Zohrabyan said they
were waiting for the Government's response to their letter. The
protesters later headed towards the Presidential Office.