OPPOSITIONIST: WE SHOULD BEG SERZH SARGSYAN TO LEAVE HIS POSITION IN ORDER TO AVOID EUROMAIDAN IN ARMENIA
by Nana Martirosyan
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Tuesday, February 25, 15:17
President Serzh Sargsyan should tender his resignation if he does not
want repetition of the Ukrainian Euromaidan in Armenia, a member of
the opposition Armenian National Congress, Gurgen Egiazaryan, said
at today's press-conference.
He said that the revolution in Ukraine may affect Armenia, as major
part of the Armenian society are displeased with the policy of the
ruling regime. "The disorders in Ukraine may last for several years.
It is a strong state which may resist many misfortunes. but Armenia
is weaker and "the second maidan" will ruin us. For this reason,
the authorities and society have to do everything to avoid clash",
- he said and added that politicians and representatives of civil
society should visit Serzh Sargsyan and beg him to resign.
Egiazyan also predicted raising of the migration rates from Armenia
and worsening of social and economic situation in the country. "All
the businessmen understand that the Ukrainian scenario may repeat in
Armenia. So the outflow of the capital from the country will start
soon and investments will decrease", - he said. He also added that
Armenian authorities do not understand seriousness of the situation.
by Nana Martirosyan
http://www.arminfo.am/index.cfm?objectid=C3B7AB30-9E16-11E3-8E690EB7C0D21663
Tuesday, February 25, 15:17
President Serzh Sargsyan should tender his resignation if he does not
want repetition of the Ukrainian Euromaidan in Armenia, a member of
the opposition Armenian National Congress, Gurgen Egiazaryan, said
at today's press-conference.
He said that the revolution in Ukraine may affect Armenia, as major
part of the Armenian society are displeased with the policy of the
ruling regime. "The disorders in Ukraine may last for several years.
It is a strong state which may resist many misfortunes. but Armenia
is weaker and "the second maidan" will ruin us. For this reason,
the authorities and society have to do everything to avoid clash",
- he said and added that politicians and representatives of civil
society should visit Serzh Sargsyan and beg him to resign.
Egiazyan also predicted raising of the migration rates from Armenia
and worsening of social and economic situation in the country. "All
the businessmen understand that the Ukrainian scenario may repeat in
Armenia. So the outflow of the capital from the country will start
soon and investments will decrease", - he said. He also added that
Armenian authorities do not understand seriousness of the situation.