Coalition concerned about recent attack on businesswoman
The Coalition to Stop Violence against Women is concerned about the recent incident that involves Armenian businesswoman Silva Hambardzumyan and Syunik Marzpet (regional governor) Suren Khachatryan.
"Violence is reprehensible in any form. To this end, we urge the public to be vigilant, demand disclosure of all such cases and to monitor the process of a just investigation. The violent act by a high-ranking official is particularly condemnable as he is a public figure and has to set an example for other citizens," the coalition said in a statement.
The Coalition to Stop Violence against Women expresses its concern over the incident and expects a fair and impartial investigation. It also urges mass media to consistently provide coverage of this investigation for the public to be informed of cases of violence and keep track of investigations.
"We are hopeful that our high-ranking officials will adequately respond to this act, once again reaffirming that the punishment of violence by a top official is a consistent expression of adopted political will," reads the statement.
Armenian businesswoman Silva Hambardzumyan was hit by Syunik Marzpet Surik Khachatryan on the evening of November 14 in the Armenia Marriott Hotel in Yerevan. The Special Investigation Service launched a criminal case on November 15 based on Hambardzumyan's allegations.
