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NO SILENCE ACTIVISTS MAKE SURPRISE VISIT TO MILITARY UNIT
Tert.am
26.10.11
To reveal the existing problems in the army, the Armenian youth
initiative No Silence has started visits to military units in Armenia.
Yesterday, the activists made their first surprise visit to a sergeant
training center situated a short distance from capital Yerevan. They
talked to the servicemen individually. The latter complained of
discriminatory policies in leave-granting procedures and roster. In
all other respects, they said they were satisfied. But the servicemen
preferred to remain anonymous.
In a statement issued after the visit, the members of the initiative
say that the commander of the unit appeared unaware of any cases of
discrimination. He reportedly attempted to lay the blame on inferior
servicemen.
In that connection No Silence has called for raising attention to
the servicemen, emphasizing that the burden of responsibility for
existing problems falls on commanders.
The activists are planning another surprise visit to the military unit
in the near future to ensure that the proposed changes were considered.
Tert.am
26.10.11
To reveal the existing problems in the army, the Armenian youth
initiative No Silence has started visits to military units in Armenia.
Yesterday, the activists made their first surprise visit to a sergeant
training center situated a short distance from capital Yerevan. They
talked to the servicemen individually. The latter complained of
discriminatory policies in leave-granting procedures and roster. In
all other respects, they said they were satisfied. But the servicemen
preferred to remain anonymous.
In a statement issued after the visit, the members of the initiative
say that the commander of the unit appeared unaware of any cases of
discrimination. He reportedly attempted to lay the blame on inferior
servicemen.
In that connection No Silence has called for raising attention to
the servicemen, emphasizing that the burden of responsibility for
existing problems falls on commanders.
The activists are planning another surprise visit to the military unit
in the near future to ensure that the proposed changes were considered.