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ARMEN MARTIROSYAN: SHANT HARUTYUNYAN'S ACTIONS ARE HIS HEART CRY
ARMINFO
Thursday, November 14, 21:20
Neither foreign nor domestic forces were behind Shan Harutyunyan's
actions. It was his heart cry, Armen Martirosyan, Deputy Chairman of
the Heritage Party, said at a press conference in Yerevan, Thursday.
"I feel big respect for Shant Harutyunyan. By his actions he wanted
to show that he cannot stand the situation in the country any more",
said Martirosyan. He added that Harutyunyan's initiative was doomed
to failure but he was able to make people understand his idea.
The politician stressed that the radical sentiments in the Armenian
society are increasing. He recalled that during Heritage Leader Raffi
Hovannisian's visits to Armenia's provinces they met citizens who were
disappointed in the political fight and thought that rallies would
give nothing and that only weapons would solve the problems. "There
are different methods of struggle. As for me, I advocate the citizens'
active participation in the political processes. They should join
forces to overthrow the incumbent power", he said.
To recall, dozens of policemen and activists were injured as a result
of the clashes that followed a demonstration organized in the center
of Yerevan in support of activist Shant Harutyunyan, on 5 November.
Over 20 activists have been detained. Fourteen activists are charged
with Article 316.2 of the Criminal Code of Armenia (violence against a
representative of the authorities) and are facing 5-10 years in prison.
ARMINFO
Thursday, November 14, 21:20
Neither foreign nor domestic forces were behind Shan Harutyunyan's
actions. It was his heart cry, Armen Martirosyan, Deputy Chairman of
the Heritage Party, said at a press conference in Yerevan, Thursday.
"I feel big respect for Shant Harutyunyan. By his actions he wanted
to show that he cannot stand the situation in the country any more",
said Martirosyan. He added that Harutyunyan's initiative was doomed
to failure but he was able to make people understand his idea.
The politician stressed that the radical sentiments in the Armenian
society are increasing. He recalled that during Heritage Leader Raffi
Hovannisian's visits to Armenia's provinces they met citizens who were
disappointed in the political fight and thought that rallies would
give nothing and that only weapons would solve the problems. "There
are different methods of struggle. As for me, I advocate the citizens'
active participation in the political processes. They should join
forces to overthrow the incumbent power", he said.
To recall, dozens of policemen and activists were injured as a result
of the clashes that followed a demonstration organized in the center
of Yerevan in support of activist Shant Harutyunyan, on 5 November.
Over 20 activists have been detained. Fourteen activists are charged
with Article 316.2 of the Criminal Code of Armenia (violence against a
representative of the authorities) and are facing 5-10 years in prison.