Yezidis want to have representative in RA NA
Some twelve Yezidis today gathered outside the residence of the Armenian President to hand a letter to Serzh Sargsyan.
Yazidis argue that there are almost no Kurds in Armenia, while the Ministry of Education and Science publishes books in Kurdish, and teaches the language in schools.
"There are few Kurds in Armenia. I do not want to violate their rights, but books are printed in Kurdish, which is a serious concern for us. We find that our national interests and rights are violated," Gago Asoyan, a representative of the Yezidi community of Kotayk marz told A1+.
Yazidis want to have a representative in the National Assembly of Armenia.
The protesters state 60,000 Yezdis officially reside in Armenia today. Their number would be higher if a census was conducted in the country.
"They want to imitate that our interests are protected. If we had a deputy, he would raise our problems and concerns in the Armenian parliament," they said.
Yazidis pledge to hold large-scale demonstrations if their letter is left unanswered.
