A new stage of “non-stop” protests, the fight for a free and truthful press
Lillian AvedianFebruary 24, 2021Last Updated: February 24, 2021
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Thousands attend protest led by the Homeland Salvation Movement, Yerevan, February 20, 2021 (Photo: ARF Youth Office/Facebook)
The Homeland Salvation Movement gained momentum this week after the announcement of a new stage of “non-stop” protests during a rally on February 20. Tens of thousands gathered in the streets of Yerevan beginning on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to demand the resignation of PM Niko
Lillian Avedian is the assistant editor of the Armenian Weekly. She reports on international women's rights, South Caucasus politics, and diasporic identity. Her writing has also been published in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Democracy in Exile, and Girls on Key Press. She holds master's degrees in journalism and Near Eastern studies from New York University.
Maybe by virtue or not bearing a good part of the blame for the situation. You may have heard of “commander in chief”, not to speak of everything else that lead to the situation. Not exactly rocket science or is it, David?
Most likely, the opposition will propose a policy that will bite the Turks and the Azeris in the derriere, they both are well aware of the fact that the Armenians didn’t lose the war, it was handed to the enemy on a silver plate by A traitor, Pashinoglu. His hands are covered with the blood of our sons, daughters, sisters and brothers. After forceful resignation (any moment now) he WILL be arrested, tried, and locked up in slammer for life ( if not executed ). FYI, there won’t be so-called negotiations over Artsakh. Artsakh has been Armenian lands (just like Western Amenia
Which is today’s Eastern Turkey) for centuries and it will be returned to the original owners even if it means resumption of war, and you are Not Armenian we all know that.
Lets face it. The official news during the war by the Pashinyan government was a complete lie. Cant trust this man to be truthful let alone be a uniting leader. He needs to go.
Regrettably, Pashinian( YES! We know he is caught in the GEOPOLITICAL struggle between
Russia and Azerbaijan!) is dancing after Putin’s flute.
Forty-four days Putin did not help Armenia. His excuse was, that Azerbaijan did not attack Armenia proper and therefore he did not feel obliged to help a member and such a close ally as Armenia according to the Contract of Mutual Defense.
Today,26.02.21 Putin collected in Kremlin http://www.kremlin.ru his “Committee for National Security” to talk about Nagorno-Karabach( as the Russians name it).
Clearly, Pashinyan is incompetent and way in over his head. The survival of Armenia has always been dependent on a good relationship with the Russians, beginning with the Tsarist days to now with Putin. Putting this patsy in charge of Armenia has resulted in disaster. The only way now is to bring in competent knowledgeable leadership that can re-establish good ties with the Russians, and a leadership that can deal with the azeris and re-establish pride in the army. This experiment on bringing in a second rate journalist to institute western leaning liberal culture at a time when armenia was still in a very precarious position with its borders was a disaster waiting to happen – and it did with almost full effect. Its in the peoples hands now, they need to recognize good leadership and stand behind it and bring it to power.
What policies does the opposition propose in regards to handling the present crises?
Would they do a better job with negotiating with Russia and Azerbaijan over Artsakh?
How so?
Maybe by virtue or not bearing a good part of the blame for the situation. You may have heard of “commander in chief”, not to speak of everything else that lead to the situation. Not exactly rocket science or is it, David?
Most likely, the opposition will propose a policy that will bite the Turks and the Azeris in the derriere, they both are well aware of the fact that the Armenians didn’t lose the war, it was handed to the enemy on a silver plate by A traitor, Pashinoglu. His hands are covered with the blood of our sons, daughters, sisters and brothers. After forceful resignation (any moment now) he WILL be arrested, tried, and locked up in slammer for life ( if not executed ). FYI, there won’t be so-called negotiations over Artsakh. Artsakh has been Armenian lands (just like Western Amenia
Which is today’s Eastern Turkey) for centuries and it will be returned to the original owners even if it means resumption of war, and you are Not Armenian we all know that.
Lets face it. The official news during the war by the Pashinyan government was a complete lie. Cant trust this man to be truthful let alone be a uniting leader. He needs to go.
Regrettably, Pashinian( YES! We know he is caught in the GEOPOLITICAL struggle between
Russia and Azerbaijan!) is dancing after Putin’s flute.
Forty-four days Putin did not help Armenia. His excuse was, that Azerbaijan did not attack Armenia proper and therefore he did not feel obliged to help a member and such a close ally as Armenia according to the Contract of Mutual Defense.
Today,26.02.21 Putin collected in Kremlin http://www.kremlin.ru his “Committee for National Security” to talk about Nagorno-Karabach( as the Russians name it).
I just read what Peskov( his Press-secretary) posted on http://www.kremlin.ru.
Just a few words! Just announcement, that such a discussion is taking place.
It is very strange and suspicious,that http://www.kremlin.ru does not publish the WHOLE content of the talks of the CommitteeNational Security”.
WHY? Because as I know Putin, he is a very secretive person. He does not wish, that
the whole world learned about his conversation with National Security Council.
Just two days ago Putin called Pashinian.
Certainly, if there is a danger, Pashinian will lose his post, this time Putin will
provide very FAST help! The Russian military bases are not far from Yerevan.
Putin did the same also in Crimea.
Pshinian will not go voluntarily! The only way probably will be to remove him!
You, Armenians should convince the Military&Police Forces in Armenia NOT to support Pashinian and to join the opposition.
Clearly, Pashinyan is incompetent and way in over his head. The survival of Armenia has always been dependent on a good relationship with the Russians, beginning with the Tsarist days to now with Putin. Putting this patsy in charge of Armenia has resulted in disaster. The only way now is to bring in competent knowledgeable leadership that can re-establish good ties with the Russians, and a leadership that can deal with the azeris and re-establish pride in the army. This experiment on bringing in a second rate journalist to institute western leaning liberal culture at a time when armenia was still in a very precarious position with its borders was a disaster waiting to happen – and it did with almost full effect. Its in the peoples hands now, they need to recognize good leadership and stand behind it and bring it to power.