Karabakh is waiting for the outcome of the Armenian election

12-05-2007 11:41:52 – KarabakhOpen

The pre-election period in Karabakh is becoming more and more
interesting. Men playing backgammon in courtyards forget to throw the
dices in trying to forecast the outcome of the parliamentary election
in Armenia.

`If the Republicans win in Armenia, the pro-Russian line will be
stronger. And here also a pro-Russian man will be elected. Bako
Sahakyan is said to have connections with Moscow-based businesses,’
reflects one of the players.

`If there is no majority, the pro-Western line will grow strong, and
Russia will grow angry, like in Ukraine. The current situation will
change anyway,’ says his opponent.

`Have you heard that the members of the Movement 88 Party are angry
about their leader’s decision? They say he signed the statement for
Bako Sahakyan without consulting them. Now the members of the party
say he must step down. Haven`t you heard about it? Well, the TV
reported the statement of the four parties but did not report the
statement of Movement,’ said his neighbor whose grandson gets him
information from the Internet.

`They made a statement but no party commented on the decision. Or they
have nothing to say¦ Three days ago I was watching our channel, no
comment, and the Armenian channel is busy with their problems,’ says
the player waiting for his turn.

`They say Bako is a nice man. Mayilyan’s young and smart. I don’t
know, when they speak out, we’ll see. It’s important to have a chance
to hear everyone. We need a really public television for that,’ says
the other. In fact, the politicians of Karabakh do not comment on the
current situation, they leave it up to common people to
judge. Besides, they do not give full information.