Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Armenia Should React To Killings Of Armenians In Russia

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Armenia Should React To Killings Of Armenians In Russia

    ARMENIA SHOULD REACT TO KILLINGS OF ARMENIANS IN RUSSIA

    Lragir.am
    01 June 06

    On April 22 skinheads killed 17-years-old Vigen Abrahamyants in
    Moscow. On May 25 19-years-old Arthur Sardaryan was killed by skinheads
    again in Moscow. These two murders have common features.

    Both victims come from Armenia, both used to live in Baku but in
    1988-1989 they had to move to Moscow for well-known reasons. It has
    been said for a number of times that the skinheads are controlled
    by some Russian governmental agencies. Can these assassinations be
    considered an anti-Armenian policy or a government action involving
    skinheads? Is it adequate and worthwhile that Armenia react to
    these murders on a governmental level, president, government,
    foreign ministry? The political forces of the parliament answer
    these questions.

    Hrant Khachatryan (Constitutional Right Union) In Russia, extremist
    movements and groups have emerged along with liberalism, and the
    Russian mass media offer an overall coverage of the activities of
    such groups. It appears as if these groups do not have the direct
    support of the authorities, Russia is a vast country, and there
    can be groups, which are independent from the government, or gangs
    connected with local authorities. It is more interesting to know
    whether these incidents involving Armenians are connected with the
    authorities on this or that level. It is difficult for me to answer
    because even the Armenian media in Moscow put forward controversial
    opinions. Racism and discrimination have been observed in Russia
    over the past 15 years. Formerly, in the Soviet years these appeared
    only in jokes and non-human relations. I have never lived in Moscow,
    but my brother lives there and he told me not to go out after 8 in
    the evening. He meant the appearance rather than nationality.

    Tigran Torosyan (Republican) I think, there should be facts to speak
    about an intended policy and purposefulness. On the other hand,
    the content is the same in both an accident and a purposeful act.

    Armenian young people were killed in Russia, and the statements that
    these are connected with different disputes are not quite reasonable.

    The facts are so forceful that the relevant Russian agencies have
    to consider them. I do not want to say that it is an anti-Armenian
    policy. But this phenomenon is reaching tremendous levels, and it
    is a serious threat for Russia, it is evident. Although we should
    first think about our compatriots. Facts and data are required for a
    reaction on behalf of the government of Armenia to sound reasonable,
    because this is a very subtle problem.

    Galust Sahakyan (Republican) I do not think this is a purposeful
    action. Dozens of people are killed in Russia daily. The
    characterizations by our NGOs given for this specific case make
    me think that the problem is a chauvinistic movement, and we have
    victims. I do not think the government should respond officially. The
    person killed recently was a citizen of Russia, and our embassy gave
    a response, which is the standpoint of official Armenia.

    Vahram Baghdasaryan (People's Deputy) I think it is dangerous to make
    suggestions on this case. This could be a mere coincidence.

    Moscow with its size and population is like a country rather than a
    city. The rate of murder can reach 100. If the investigation reveals
    that this was purposeful, we must respond on a governmental level.

    Victor Dallakyan (Ardarutiun) I can see anti-Armenian movements and
    the phrase "Glory to Russia" uttered during the murder means that it
    was intended. I guess all this is directed by someone. I would not
    like to draw parallels, but when the accident involving an Indian
    student happened, the Indians came together. Since, unfortunately,
    these actions against Armenia are becoming frequent, we certainly need
    to react. Our foreign ministry should react through diplomatic pipes.
Working...
X