  Armenian politicians used sectarians at 2008 rallies? November 10, 2010 - 18:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Politicians are using faith as a tool to help them gain their ends, according to Alexander Amaryan, the head of the Center for Aid and Rehabilitation to the Victims of Destructive Cults. As the expert noted during Yerevan-Moscow-Tbilisi-Kyiv TV spacebridge on the sects in post-soviet space, “political party leaders often cooperate with the heads of sects to secure votes. This is characteristic for the whole post-soviet countries, including Armenia.” As he remarked, a great number of sectarians was observed on the eve of March 1, 2008 events, resulting in the death of 10 people. “Possibly, the same occurred in Georgia and Ukraine,” he said.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
