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WILL TROOPS BE DEPLOYED IN GYUMRI?
Haikazn Ghahriyan, Editor-in-Chief
Comments - 09 March 2015, 16:57
Gyumri is again in the focus of attention, and again the setting is
criminal. Two families clashed, 6 appeared in hospital. The son of
the head of a condominium in Gyumri was found dead in the chapel
of one of the villages near Gyumri. Besides, the dead body of the
serviceman of the Russian Border Guard Force Arthur Afyan missing
since February 21 was found hung.
Earlier, the friends of Zap, a criminal leader, were mobilized in
Gyumri to prevent the car march of the Founding Parliament in case
of police's tolerance. Fearing possible clashes, the organizers of
the march decided to come back.
Interestingly, as soon as Zap and his friends gathered at the gates of
the city, the police surrounded the Russian Consulate in Gyumri. What
was threatening consulate provided that since the manslaughter in
Gyumri there had been no anti-Russian speeches in the city? Besides,
the Founding Parliament does not seem to have ever touched upon the
"Russian topic".
Gyumri is one of the poorest cities of Armenia which has no economy
in the direct sense of the word. The existing financial and economic
opportunities, as Vova Gasparyan put it, have been divided between
the two clans which are closely related to the criminal world. And
as is known, the "elite" of the criminal world has a Russian origin.
Gyumri has a sacramental importance for both Armenia and Russia.
Gyumri is the only urban area in Armenia which has an urban culture
and traditions.
The only Russian military base in a huge region, which is vital for
Moscow, is located in Gyumri.
The recent developments showed that despite the crime permissiveness
and the terrible social and economic situation, the people of Gyumri
have retained their character, dignity and awareness of their rights,
as is typical of urban population. Their recent protests were unique
in the history in Armenia.
Russia certainly has plans relating to Gyumri in case it fails to
retain Armenia. Besides, the occupation of Armenia is possible only
after beating Gyumri. Gyumri is the poorest city with the highest
rate of emigration and labor migration. Their majority have received
Russian passports.
Besides, this city has obviously been yielded to the "two clans"
which are supposed to keep all the processes under control. These
clans have close relations with both the criminal world and the
Russian side. It is not accidental that after the massive protests
following the manslaughter the member of parliament representing one
of those clans appeared there who was later thanked by Moscow. And
the representatives of the other clan blocked the gate of the city
ahead of the car march.
What are the plans of the Russian side relating to Gyumri? Apparently,
enlarge the base and Russian jurisdiction. There has been recent
information that new territories have been allocated for the base. The
wild crime situation in the city enables the Russian side to announce
about defense of its "compatriots" and it may therefore deploy special
troops in the city to defend the base, the consulate, the military
town and its citizens. Afterwards, Gyumri may be announced a closed
city where entry will be with passes.
A major provocation is needed to implement this plan. The manslaughter
in Gyumri seemed to be one of the activities of this plan but the
awareness of the Gyumri people prevented further developments because
the people of Gyumri did not opt for lynching and observed the law.
And the Russian side has no answer to this.
In fact, the provocation did not help, and a surge of criminality and
bloodsheds was left. This option seems to be more effective, provided
the social-economic situation, poor law enforcement and tolerance
for criminal gangs. The Armenian government needs to think about this.
However, instead of the criminals, the government is busy arresting the
people of Gyumri who are aware of their rights who are the advocates
of our country.
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Haikazn Ghahriyan, Editor-in-Chief
Comments - 09 March 2015, 16:57
Gyumri is again in the focus of attention, and again the setting is
criminal. Two families clashed, 6 appeared in hospital. The son of
the head of a condominium in Gyumri was found dead in the chapel
of one of the villages near Gyumri. Besides, the dead body of the
serviceman of the Russian Border Guard Force Arthur Afyan missing
since February 21 was found hung.
Earlier, the friends of Zap, a criminal leader, were mobilized in
Gyumri to prevent the car march of the Founding Parliament in case
of police's tolerance. Fearing possible clashes, the organizers of
the march decided to come back.
Interestingly, as soon as Zap and his friends gathered at the gates of
the city, the police surrounded the Russian Consulate in Gyumri. What
was threatening consulate provided that since the manslaughter in
Gyumri there had been no anti-Russian speeches in the city? Besides,
the Founding Parliament does not seem to have ever touched upon the
"Russian topic".
Gyumri is one of the poorest cities of Armenia which has no economy
in the direct sense of the word. The existing financial and economic
opportunities, as Vova Gasparyan put it, have been divided between
the two clans which are closely related to the criminal world. And
as is known, the "elite" of the criminal world has a Russian origin.
Gyumri has a sacramental importance for both Armenia and Russia.
Gyumri is the only urban area in Armenia which has an urban culture
and traditions.
The only Russian military base in a huge region, which is vital for
Moscow, is located in Gyumri.
The recent developments showed that despite the crime permissiveness
and the terrible social and economic situation, the people of Gyumri
have retained their character, dignity and awareness of their rights,
as is typical of urban population. Their recent protests were unique
in the history in Armenia.
Russia certainly has plans relating to Gyumri in case it fails to
retain Armenia. Besides, the occupation of Armenia is possible only
after beating Gyumri. Gyumri is the poorest city with the highest
rate of emigration and labor migration. Their majority have received
Russian passports.
Besides, this city has obviously been yielded to the "two clans"
which are supposed to keep all the processes under control. These
clans have close relations with both the criminal world and the
Russian side. It is not accidental that after the massive protests
following the manslaughter the member of parliament representing one
of those clans appeared there who was later thanked by Moscow. And
the representatives of the other clan blocked the gate of the city
ahead of the car march.
What are the plans of the Russian side relating to Gyumri? Apparently,
enlarge the base and Russian jurisdiction. There has been recent
information that new territories have been allocated for the base. The
wild crime situation in the city enables the Russian side to announce
about defense of its "compatriots" and it may therefore deploy special
troops in the city to defend the base, the consulate, the military
town and its citizens. Afterwards, Gyumri may be announced a closed
city where entry will be with passes.
A major provocation is needed to implement this plan. The manslaughter
in Gyumri seemed to be one of the activities of this plan but the
awareness of the Gyumri people prevented further developments because
the people of Gyumri did not opt for lynching and observed the law.
And the Russian side has no answer to this.
In fact, the provocation did not help, and a surge of criminality and
bloodsheds was left. This option seems to be more effective, provided
the social-economic situation, poor law enforcement and tolerance
for criminal gangs. The Armenian government needs to think about this.
However, instead of the criminals, the government is busy arresting the
people of Gyumri who are aware of their rights who are the advocates
of our country.
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