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ACTIVIST: ARMENIAN TRANSVESTITES "INVADE" REPUBLIC SQUARE AND CHILDREN'S RAILWAY
by Nana Martirosyan
ARMINFO
Wednesday, November 27, 14:27
Transvestites of Armenia began gradually "expanding into new
territories," says Sevan Aghajanyan, Deputy Head of Menq Movement.
According to the activist, transvestites, who used to gather in the
Children's Park after Kirov (known as Komaygi), have now 'invaded'
the Republic Square and the Children's Railway.
"Their manners partake of insolence. One of them has recently danced a
striptease in the Republic Square. Another one, by the name Karabina,
threatened members of the Menq Movement to exile them from the
country," Aghajanyan said.
Furthermore, he said, transvestites threaten with a gay-parade "in
all its glory" and promise to blame the Movement for any clashes
with heterosexuals, Aghajanyan said. The activists said that over
200 young people have already joined the Movement and a signature
campaign has been organized against prostitution in the park. Four
thousand people have joined the campaign already, he said.
"The Park leadership has also joined the Movement. Meanwhile, the
police is idling when trans- prostitution is on the rise in the park,"
Aghajanyan claimed.
The activist said that the Movement earlier applied to Yerevan Mayor
Taron Margaryan and Police Head Vladimir Gasparyan over the issue. He
said that the Park has been leased by Tavush Governor's brother
Ashot Gularyan. "An area beautification project is often required
for leasing a park. However, in the case of Komaygi, there is no
such project for some unknown reasons," he said. "One could see used
condoms and syringes under the trees in the park," Aghajanyan said.
Earlier 'Human Rights Defender of Armenia Karen Andreasyan accused
the police and Yerevan's Municipality of unwillingness to free Komaygi
Park from gay prostitutes and transvestites.
"We suggest building a fence around the park, placing more lights
and sending more guards there. Our suggestions are based on Europe's
experience and values," Andreasyan said, noting that the European
Convention on Human Rights protects not only human freedoms but also
public morals.
by Nana Martirosyan
ARMINFO
Wednesday, November 27, 14:27
Transvestites of Armenia began gradually "expanding into new
territories," says Sevan Aghajanyan, Deputy Head of Menq Movement.
According to the activist, transvestites, who used to gather in the
Children's Park after Kirov (known as Komaygi), have now 'invaded'
the Republic Square and the Children's Railway.
"Their manners partake of insolence. One of them has recently danced a
striptease in the Republic Square. Another one, by the name Karabina,
threatened members of the Menq Movement to exile them from the
country," Aghajanyan said.
Furthermore, he said, transvestites threaten with a gay-parade "in
all its glory" and promise to blame the Movement for any clashes
with heterosexuals, Aghajanyan said. The activists said that over
200 young people have already joined the Movement and a signature
campaign has been organized against prostitution in the park. Four
thousand people have joined the campaign already, he said.
"The Park leadership has also joined the Movement. Meanwhile, the
police is idling when trans- prostitution is on the rise in the park,"
Aghajanyan claimed.
The activist said that the Movement earlier applied to Yerevan Mayor
Taron Margaryan and Police Head Vladimir Gasparyan over the issue. He
said that the Park has been leased by Tavush Governor's brother
Ashot Gularyan. "An area beautification project is often required
for leasing a park. However, in the case of Komaygi, there is no
such project for some unknown reasons," he said. "One could see used
condoms and syringes under the trees in the park," Aghajanyan said.
Earlier 'Human Rights Defender of Armenia Karen Andreasyan accused
the police and Yerevan's Municipality of unwillingness to free Komaygi
Park from gay prostitutes and transvestites.
"We suggest building a fence around the park, placing more lights
and sending more guards there. Our suggestions are based on Europe's
experience and values," Andreasyan said, noting that the European
Convention on Human Rights protects not only human freedoms but also
public morals.