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ARMENIA'S SOCIETY MUST BE ON ALERT - AHOT MANUCHARYAN
14:34 * 16.01.15
Public and political figure Ashot Manucharyan told reporters on Friday
that "it is symbolic that such a tragedy has inaugurated the new year
in Armenia."
He warns of the need to be "extremely cautious in this global situation
because, in a moment, someone may make use of the tragedy for other
purposes."
"The Gyumri tragedy is an appalling thing, especially for our people.
But strong groups are launching their activities - both inside and
outside - to cash in on the tragedy. So we must be on the alert,"
Mr Manucharyan said.
He points out the importance of the church's call for peace, which,
however, is not enough to resolve the situation.
"The church is trying to play its role, which can be welcomed. But
since gaining independence Armenian has had mechanisms of dealing
with such incidents. It would be perfect if the government played this
role. But it is not actually doing so, and an all-Armenian structure
needs to be formed immediately because the internal potential is
not sufficient. We have different serious figures outside Armenia,
who are greatly influential and willing to serve the homeland."
According to Manucharyan, the Gyumri atrocity may escalate the
situation in two possible ways. First, the crime was committed by an
insane person. Second, it was a premeditated crime.
"In peaceful time we could have waited until the end, but now that
a global war is on, if we consider the worst version - it had been
a planned crime - the tragedy will be used for other purposes the
next moment."
Mr Manucharyan points out a problem of lack of confidence. Each side
fears lest the tragedy be used against it. Confidence is of paramount
importance.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/01/16/ashot-manucharyan/1561225
14:34 * 16.01.15
Public and political figure Ashot Manucharyan told reporters on Friday
that "it is symbolic that such a tragedy has inaugurated the new year
in Armenia."
He warns of the need to be "extremely cautious in this global situation
because, in a moment, someone may make use of the tragedy for other
purposes."
"The Gyumri tragedy is an appalling thing, especially for our people.
But strong groups are launching their activities - both inside and
outside - to cash in on the tragedy. So we must be on the alert,"
Mr Manucharyan said.
He points out the importance of the church's call for peace, which,
however, is not enough to resolve the situation.
"The church is trying to play its role, which can be welcomed. But
since gaining independence Armenian has had mechanisms of dealing
with such incidents. It would be perfect if the government played this
role. But it is not actually doing so, and an all-Armenian structure
needs to be formed immediately because the internal potential is
not sufficient. We have different serious figures outside Armenia,
who are greatly influential and willing to serve the homeland."
According to Manucharyan, the Gyumri atrocity may escalate the
situation in two possible ways. First, the crime was committed by an
insane person. Second, it was a premeditated crime.
"In peaceful time we could have waited until the end, but now that
a global war is on, if we consider the worst version - it had been
a planned crime - the tragedy will be used for other purposes the
next moment."
Mr Manucharyan points out a problem of lack of confidence. Each side
fears lest the tragedy be used against it. Confidence is of paramount
importance.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/01/16/ashot-manucharyan/1561225