Amnesty to ease political tension in Armenia – MP

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May 21, 2011 | 20:09

YEREVAN. – Armenian President’s proposal on declaring an amnesty
should be considered in the context of previously voiced intention to
ease political climate in the country, MP from Prosperous Armenia
party Naira Zohrabyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

According to her, the March 1 convicts will also be released. The MP
stressed amnesty will finally defuse domestic political tension and
will improve country’s image in the world.

Zohrabyan noted that the previous amnesty positively affected
situation in the country and was appraised by the world community.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has appealed to the parliament
offering to declare an amnesty on the occasion of 20th anniversary of
Armenia’s independence.