It is obvious that these authorities are afraid of real democracy, said RPA member Margarit Yesayan in a conversation with reporters before the court hearing in the Serzh Sargsyan case, referring to the arrest of Masis community mayor Davit Hambardzumyan.
“Davit Hambardzumyan is one of the few community leaders who was elected as a result of fair elections, he is a beloved figure. Before the elections, these authorities will try to create an atmosphere of fear around all elected community leaders and the society, including before the elections in Etchmiadzin. This behavior is not unexpected, it is not unexpected that these authorities have already resorted to dictatorial, authoritarian actions,” she said.