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'I OBJECT TO MARCH 1 COMMITTEE' - SASUN MIKAELYAN
20:52 * 28.02.14
Freedom-fighter Sasun Mikaelyan has decided to spend the night of
March 1 near the monument of Alexander Myasnikyan in central Yerevan.
In an interview with Tert.am he explained the purpose of his step. He
also voiced his opinion of the work supposed to solve the March 1
murders and of the latest developments in Ukraine.
"I see a necessity for that rather than a probability," Mikaelyan said.
Mr Mikaelyan, the Council members of the Civil Agreement - Nikol
Pashinyan and you - have decided to spend the night of March 1 near
the monument of Alexander Myasnikyan. What's the purpose?
Nikol Pashinyan has undergone surgery and cannot join me. But I
will spend the night of March 1near the monument. We could not see a
peaceful drawn this day in 2008. And now we are going to commemorate
the March 1 victims. This situation cannot last long.
Why do not you take part in the Armenian National Congress (ANC)
party's rally to be held the same day?
Nikol Pashinyan and I have decided to pay tribute to the victims'
memory not by participating in a rally because, as I have said,
I want to see the March 1 dawn where we were on March 1, 2008.
A number of freedom-fighters plan to take part in the ANC rally. How
would you treat if they joined you overnight?
Well, I am going to sit there and let them come if they want. It is
their right. I do not want to politicize Mach 1.
Armenia's Parliament discussed on Thursday the issue of setting up
a committee to investigate the March 1 events. Will the steps prove
effective?
I object to such committees. If the authorities want to cover up a
matter, they set up committees. It has been the case with October 27
and March 1, as well as in other cases. Experience shows no problem
has been resolved by means of committees. A committee on March 1 was
once formed. Did it produce any results? They appear to be playing
with the feelings of the victims' families.
Are the opposition forces taking proper steps to have the March 1
crimes solved?
If I were an MP, I would not put my signature to the document setting
up such a committee. Ten innocent young men were shot dead on March 1,
with the word 'freedom' in their mouth, in the heart of Yerevan. The
people took to the streets for their freedom, but the authorities
silenced them. Do you think we should wait for this second committee
to solve the March 1 crimes? It is impossible. But one day they will
answer for March 1.
The opposition forces say that tomorrow's rally will make it clear
if an Armenian Maidan is possible or not. Do you think it is the
right time?
This people will naturally rise for its freedom and gain victory. In
2008, the Maidan we had spoken of was formed.
Do you think a Maidan is possible in the current situation?
I see a necessity for that rather than a probability. The people are
better prepared than in 2008. The people must now either create a new
force or take to the streets and triumph. The authorities have not
made any concessions over the years. The people go on emigrating. How
can thing go on like this?
Armenian News - Tert.am
20:52 * 28.02.14
Freedom-fighter Sasun Mikaelyan has decided to spend the night of
March 1 near the monument of Alexander Myasnikyan in central Yerevan.
In an interview with Tert.am he explained the purpose of his step. He
also voiced his opinion of the work supposed to solve the March 1
murders and of the latest developments in Ukraine.
"I see a necessity for that rather than a probability," Mikaelyan said.
Mr Mikaelyan, the Council members of the Civil Agreement - Nikol
Pashinyan and you - have decided to spend the night of March 1 near
the monument of Alexander Myasnikyan. What's the purpose?
Nikol Pashinyan has undergone surgery and cannot join me. But I
will spend the night of March 1near the monument. We could not see a
peaceful drawn this day in 2008. And now we are going to commemorate
the March 1 victims. This situation cannot last long.
Why do not you take part in the Armenian National Congress (ANC)
party's rally to be held the same day?
Nikol Pashinyan and I have decided to pay tribute to the victims'
memory not by participating in a rally because, as I have said,
I want to see the March 1 dawn where we were on March 1, 2008.
A number of freedom-fighters plan to take part in the ANC rally. How
would you treat if they joined you overnight?
Well, I am going to sit there and let them come if they want. It is
their right. I do not want to politicize Mach 1.
Armenia's Parliament discussed on Thursday the issue of setting up
a committee to investigate the March 1 events. Will the steps prove
effective?
I object to such committees. If the authorities want to cover up a
matter, they set up committees. It has been the case with October 27
and March 1, as well as in other cases. Experience shows no problem
has been resolved by means of committees. A committee on March 1 was
once formed. Did it produce any results? They appear to be playing
with the feelings of the victims' families.
Are the opposition forces taking proper steps to have the March 1
crimes solved?
If I were an MP, I would not put my signature to the document setting
up such a committee. Ten innocent young men were shot dead on March 1,
with the word 'freedom' in their mouth, in the heart of Yerevan. The
people took to the streets for their freedom, but the authorities
silenced them. Do you think we should wait for this second committee
to solve the March 1 crimes? It is impossible. But one day they will
answer for March 1.
The opposition forces say that tomorrow's rally will make it clear
if an Armenian Maidan is possible or not. Do you think it is the
right time?
This people will naturally rise for its freedom and gain victory. In
2008, the Maidan we had spoken of was formed.
Do you think a Maidan is possible in the current situation?
I see a necessity for that rather than a probability. The people are
better prepared than in 2008. The people must now either create a new
force or take to the streets and triumph. The authorities have not
made any concessions over the years. The people go on emigrating. How
can thing go on like this?
Armenian News - Tert.am