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VETERAN OF KARABAKH WAR: WE LIVE AS REFUGEES IN OUR COUNTRY
http://www.aysor.am/en/news/2013/05/16/fighters/
The struggle of azatamartiks (freedom fighters) is going to be a long
one, but instead of requesting, we will demand. Retired Colonel Volodya
Avetisian made this statement at a meeting with reporters today. He has
held a sit-down protest for several days in Liberty Square of Yerevan.
"We want to lead a life of dignity. We don't beg alms. The state,
rather than a number of benefactors, must support us. Let the state
do its part and then benefactors may help if they want," he said.
Another participant of the press conference, veteran of the Karbakh war
Karen Melikbekian said for his part that they are not pursuing private
interests as many freedom fighters have the problems they raised.
"All azatamartiks are in a disastrous condition. They have no roof
over their heads. The members of their families starve and are in
poor health. The impression is that we came from another country and
live here as refugees," he noted.
According to Karen Melikbekian, they make socioeconomic demands
related to housing.
Yet another veteran who has joined the protest action, Stepan
Stepanian, said that the bank is going to take possession of his
house because he cannot repay his agricultural loan.
"Let them take it. I will put up a tent in the city center and live
there with my eight grandchildren. I will become a city resident and
also get rid of hail and its consequences," Stepan Stepanian said.
16.05.2013, 22:47
http://www.aysor.am/en/news/2013/05/16/fighters/
The struggle of azatamartiks (freedom fighters) is going to be a long
one, but instead of requesting, we will demand. Retired Colonel Volodya
Avetisian made this statement at a meeting with reporters today. He has
held a sit-down protest for several days in Liberty Square of Yerevan.
"We want to lead a life of dignity. We don't beg alms. The state,
rather than a number of benefactors, must support us. Let the state
do its part and then benefactors may help if they want," he said.
Another participant of the press conference, veteran of the Karbakh war
Karen Melikbekian said for his part that they are not pursuing private
interests as many freedom fighters have the problems they raised.
"All azatamartiks are in a disastrous condition. They have no roof
over their heads. The members of their families starve and are in
poor health. The impression is that we came from another country and
live here as refugees," he noted.
According to Karen Melikbekian, they make socioeconomic demands
related to housing.
Yet another veteran who has joined the protest action, Stepan
Stepanian, said that the bank is going to take possession of his
house because he cannot repay his agricultural loan.
"Let them take it. I will put up a tent in the city center and live
there with my eight grandchildren. I will become a city resident and
also get rid of hail and its consequences," Stepan Stepanian said.
16.05.2013, 22:47