ArmInfo. Violence or the threat of violence is unacceptable in principle, regardless of when and by whom it is done or to whom it is directed. The Ombudsman of Armenia Arman Tatoyan wrote about this on his Facebook page, referring to today's incident in parliament.
''The rules that apply to everyone are of particular importance to the political majority, which has received a mandate of high confidence. You cannot use a derogatory word that offends a person's dignity. This leads to dangerous consequences, doubles insult and hatred, and provokes violence. This requirement is especially true for persons holding public office and carrying out relevant activities, who in their political or other terms should be restrained and not allow words that generate hatred and cause tension. Whether we like it or not, the words and behavior in parliament are an example for society. Therefore, it is especially necessary here not to overstep the mark, and to contribute to guaranteeing solidarity and mutual respect in society. Violence or the threat of violence is unacceptable in principle, regardless of when and by whom it is done or to whom it is directed. In the end, the main goal of all of us is to eliminate threats, completely eradicate insult and humiliation of dignity, any word that generates hatred>, he said.
To recall, the work of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia was interrupted today due to the conflict that arose between the head of the Bright Armenia faction Edmon Marukyan and the MP of the National Assembly from the My Step faction Sasun Mikayelyan. Other lawmakers of the Armenian parliament were also involved in the assault. Clarification of relations with the participation of parliamentarians continued during the announced break, after which the conflicting parties finally dispersed.