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POLITICIAN: ANC NEEDS EXTERNAL SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE CHANGE OF POWER
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 9, 2011 - 13:34 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc
is unable to seriously exacerbate the situation or achieve change of
power in Armenia, a former presidential candidate said.
"Having lost the ability to ignite public enthusiasm like it did back
in 2008, ANC now needs a serious external support," Arman Melikyan
told a news conference in Yerevan.
"Serzh Sargsyan's strengthening his positions in the eyes of the
international community, as well as the similarity of Armenian
president and ANC leader's views on Karabakh settlement don't play
into ANC's hands," the politician said.
Melikyan noted the coalition-opposition dialogue as the most favorable
route for ANC to take. He characterized the opposition demand for
snap elections as the only irrelevant point on negotiations' agenda,
which should be primarily aimed to solve internal problems in Armenia.
Representatives of the ruling coalition have held meetings since
July 18, the two main issues on the agenda being conduction of
extraordinary election (on ANC demand) and development of canons of
political competition (as suggested by the authorities).
Problems emerged when police detained 7 young ANC activists. According
to the ANC, on August 9 police officers used violence against ANC
activists Tigran Arakelyan and Artak Karapetyan. Upon arrival to the
site, activists Areg Gevorgyan, Sahak Muradyan, Vahagn Gevorgyan,
Sargis Gevorgyan and David Kirimajyan tried to settle the dispute but
were beaten as well, the ANC said. All above-mentioned were taken to
a police station.
Currently, Tigran Arakelyan is kept in custody. The others were
released.
On August 26, the Congress announced that it suspends the dialogue
and believes Arakelyan to be a political prisoner.
On September 9, ANC will hold another rally to discuss further steps.
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 9, 2011 - 13:34 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc
is unable to seriously exacerbate the situation or achieve change of
power in Armenia, a former presidential candidate said.
"Having lost the ability to ignite public enthusiasm like it did back
in 2008, ANC now needs a serious external support," Arman Melikyan
told a news conference in Yerevan.
"Serzh Sargsyan's strengthening his positions in the eyes of the
international community, as well as the similarity of Armenian
president and ANC leader's views on Karabakh settlement don't play
into ANC's hands," the politician said.
Melikyan noted the coalition-opposition dialogue as the most favorable
route for ANC to take. He characterized the opposition demand for
snap elections as the only irrelevant point on negotiations' agenda,
which should be primarily aimed to solve internal problems in Armenia.
Representatives of the ruling coalition have held meetings since
July 18, the two main issues on the agenda being conduction of
extraordinary election (on ANC demand) and development of canons of
political competition (as suggested by the authorities).
Problems emerged when police detained 7 young ANC activists. According
to the ANC, on August 9 police officers used violence against ANC
activists Tigran Arakelyan and Artak Karapetyan. Upon arrival to the
site, activists Areg Gevorgyan, Sahak Muradyan, Vahagn Gevorgyan,
Sargis Gevorgyan and David Kirimajyan tried to settle the dispute but
were beaten as well, the ANC said. All above-mentioned were taken to
a police station.
Currently, Tigran Arakelyan is kept in custody. The others were
released.
On August 26, the Congress announced that it suspends the dialogue
and believes Arakelyan to be a political prisoner.
On September 9, ANC will hold another rally to discuss further steps.