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TOROSSIAN HAS NO TIME TO READ REPORTS

Politics

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Tigran Torossian, has had no time to look through the ad hoc report released by Ombudsman Armen Harutiunian. And yet, he is sure that the Ombudsman has said everything he wanted in light of the March 1 events.

“The Human Rights Ombudsman has definitely shared his opinion on all issues. I think he has nothing else to add,” NA Speaker said to A1+.

Asked whether Mr. Torossian already possesses information about people shooting at people on March 1 the NA Speaker advised turning to relevant bodies as it is not within his jurisdiction.

“I think that an ad hoc commission is to be set up to conduct an unbiased investigation of the March 1 events. At the same time, I think that both the chairman and the members of the commission must handle the problem with responsibility as it is of great importance. ”

At today’s press conference Tigran Torossian dispelled the rumours that the Law on conducting meetings, assemblies, marches and demonstrations was amended upon his initiative. He is not the last person to conform RoA laws to international standards.

The NA Speaker says that besides the essential recommendations the PACE resolution contains statements which do not reflect the complete picture of the disputed events of March 1.

With regard to a dialogue between the conflicting sides /opposition and authorities/ Tigran Torossian said the appeals of the government for a dialogue should be set down in a decision on the issue and format of the dialogue. He says it is necessary to define the range of issues to underlie the dialogue.

Tigran Torossian thinks the crisis in the country cannot be surmounted through an extraordinary parliamentarian election. “It is not the best way to tackle the problem. A new election cannot be called if one force or another doesn’t have seats in the Parliament.”