POTENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE EITHER IMPRISONED OR ACT UNDERGROUND
Support A1+!Member of the political board of the “Hanrapetutiun” Party Suren Sureniants says the authorities hold the detainees as hostages to bind the opposition during the negotiations. Republican Samvel Nikoyan's interview with a newspaper gives cause for such a conclusion. According to Nikoyan the arrestees will be released in a short time if the opposition endorses the decision of the Constitutional Court.
“You misunderstood Nikoyan. You should simply accept the CC decision,” said Sureniants’ opponent Republican Karen Avagian.
Asked what the aim of a dialogue between the authorities is and the opposition, Sureniants said, “The dialogue will be aimed at eliminating the consequences of hostility and setting preconditions for political rivalry. It shouldn't be turned into a bargain on this or that issue. The authorities sound queer when saying the investigation will disclose the wrongdoers and all innocent people will be set free. Then, let them arrest the representatives of all leading parties, try them and release if they are found innocent.”
“The defeated side must accept the other’s victory,” said Karen Avagian.
He notes no oppositionist runs for the election of district heads scheduled for May 18 in Yerevan.
“Some potential oppositionists are imprisoned, others act underground. How can they be nominated,” Sureniants said ironically.
