Controversy over Surik Khachatryan’s reappointment

The government’s decision to return former governor of Syunik province Surik Khachatryan to the position received a negative response by civil society representatives. A1+ tried to know the opinion of Yerevan citizens about Khachatryan’s reappointment. “What is the use of speaking or protesting when a killer is re-appointed governor?” “We have been living in that reality for 23 years. We live in a horrible reality and I cannot see a way out of the situation.” This is what our respondents said in reply to the question whether they welcomed Surik Khachatryan’s reappointment to the position. However, some public figures have a positive attitude towards the latest reappointment.