Panorama.am
19:32 22/09/2007
"I found that we have to use all means to have our
voice of protest heard"
Yesterday at ceremonies commemorating Armenia’s 16
years of independence, which took place at the
presidential palace, Heritage party member Zaruhi
Postanjyan appeared in quite an unusual outfit. The
deputy wore a shirt that read "Consoliated Armenian
Volunteers" and had a picture of Zhrair Sefilian,
member of the group, with a call to free Sefilian. We
remind that Zhrair Sefilian and Vartan Malkhasian are
accused of making public statements demanding the
overthrow of the government. "I saw no other way to
take part in independence day events besides bringing
attention to the unfortunate plight of one who
struggled for that independence," Postanjyan said
during our conversation. The initiative she took,
according to her, had the support of many in
government. Not revealing their name, she told of the
praise they gave, and that they said they were "happy,
surprised, and above all congratulated" her act.
Postanjyan then asked to read a statement of
appreciation, and in it demand the release of Sefilian
and Malkhasian. In any event, Postanjyan told judge
Mher Khachatryan that she expected a just decision
from him. Both Gagik Tsarukyan, of Prosperous Armenia,
and representatives of Dashnaktsutyun told Postanjyan
they would discuss her undertaking starting on Monday.
Naturally, Postanjyan will bring this to their
attention Monday morning.
Source: Panorama.am