Anti-Russian hysteria around Giumry tragedy in interest of Armenia-Russia relationship opponents only - ex-ombudsman
16.01.2015,
15:49
Anti-Russian hysteria around Giumry tragedy is irrelevant and is only in the interest of the opponents of Armenia-Russia relations, executive director of “Against Lawlessness” NGO and the first ombudsman of Armenia Larisa Alaverdyan said, as cited by Novosti-Armenia.
YEREVAN, January 16. /ARKA/. Anti-Russian hysteria around Giumry tragedy is irrelevant and is only in the interest of the opponents of Armenia-Russia relations, executive director of “Against Lawlessness” NGO and the first ombudsman of Armenia Larisa Alaverdyan said, as cited by Novosti-Armenia.
Not an emotional, but a realistic approach should be taken in this issue, she said. According to the expert, the current situation is within comfort zone of Azerbaijan and Turkey and in line with anti-Russian sentiments of the West.
Alaveryan said the events may have had political background that relied on high emotionality of the Armenian nation.
It is unacceptable to politicize the issue demand severing of all relations with Russia, she said. The opponents of Armenia-Russia relations may take the advantage of the tragic events, she said.
Alaverdyan said she shares Giumry people’s anger feelings, but supports tough development scenarios.
According to the ex-ombudsman, the anger was caused by the unacceptable sluggishness the Armenian authorizes responded with to the case.
Alaverdyan said a multi-sided and detailed investigation is needed into Permyakov’s case as many of the alleged aspects give rise to doubts. Alaverdyan stressed the investigation, the trial and the service of the sentence should take place in the territory of Armenia, having in mind the gravity of the crime and the political background. Russian agencies may provide their support on various issues, she said.
The tense situation in Giumry occurred after a family of six, Serezha Avetisyan (born in 1961), Hasmik Avetisyan (born 1959), Aida Avetisyan (1979), Armen Avetisyan (1981), Araksia Poghosyan (1990) and two-year old Hasmik Avetisyan were fatally shot in Giumry on Monday morning. The only who survived was grandchild Serezha Avetisyan who was operated and is currently in intensive care unit at St. Astvatsamayr Medical Center in Yerevan. According to the preliminary information, the suspect is Russian military base conscript Valery Permyakov who was detained while trying to cross Armenia’s border into Turkey on January 13 and admitted guilt.
According to the most recent information, 14 people were injured, including three policemen who are still in medical institutions, and 13 detained in Giumry clashes. –0--
