Armenian parliament continues discussions on Oskanian case

Armenian parliament continues discussions on Oskanian case
October 2, 2012 - 12:44 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - National Assembly continued October 2 the discussions on stripping Prosperous Armenia member, former foreign minister Vartan Oskanian of deputy immunity.

Along with Oskanian, Prosperous Armenia is represented at the parliament by Stepan Margaryan, Elina Vardanyan and Gurgen Arsenyan, who will leave the floor after delivering speeches.

The ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) and Orinats Yerkir parliamentary groups are present at the discussions almost in full composition, with 4 MPs representing the Armenian National Assembly (ANC) faction, Ruben Hakobyan and Alik Arzumanyan –from Heritage party and Armen Rustamyan from ARF Dashnaktsutyun.

Armenian parliament holds discussions on Prosecutor General Aghvan Hovsepyan’s proposal to strip ex-minister Vartan Oskanian of deputy immunity over money-laundering charges against Civilitas Foundation.

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