Heritage opposition party leader intends to return to parliamentSeptember 30, 2009 - 17:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Heritage opposition party leader Raffi K. Hovannisian has issued a statement of to announce decision not to lay down his parliamentary mandate.The statement says, "My Fellow Countrymen: Having humbly labored so many years for the international reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide, recognition of the Karabagh Republic, and normalization of relations with our neighbors without any precondition, I felt betrayed by the actions of this administration in compromising these fundamental principles and therefore decided to lay down my parliamentary mandate in protest. Since that moment, however, I have been urged by compatriots both in Armenia and in our broad Diaspora to take up the challenge and use the limited forum that the National Assembly offers to speak in the name of truth and justice no matter what the odds. Hence, in deference to this strong groundswell of support and urgency, I am withdrawing my resignation and will resume my responsibilities as a member of the Heritage faction, which for the past two years has consistently demonstrated its commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, an end to illegal political persecution and imprisonment, and the dignity, integrity and security of the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people worldwide." Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner 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. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |