Javakhk events shattered illusions about 'democratic and Europeanized Georgia'August 1, 2008 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With the recent violence in Javakhk, Georgian military and policing branch of government has demonstrated that the country can't become a member of western military and political blocs, an Armenian expert said."The events in Javakhk shattered illusions about a 'democratic and Europeanized Georgia'. Illegal intrusion into the houses and arrests as well as illegal detainment of elderly relations of Armenian activists create an impression that Georgia has become a medieval principality with no law and civil rights and where the local princes have full control over the residents," Eduard Abrahamyan, expert at Mitq analytical center told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Akhalkalaki police chief Samvel Petrosyan acts as "prince" here. He actually ruined his part, incurring displeasure of the Georgian authorities and angering the Armenian population. The republic's leadership will never excuse blunders in the process of neutralization of Armenian activists. Petrosyan will apparently be replaced by a young mercenary official who will spare no effort to subdue the freedom-loving Armenians of Javakhk. The recent events are the start of Georgian lawlessness and forcible assimilation of Javakheti Armenians," he said. "Due to complete lack of information, the Armenian population of Javakhk sometimes invents various versions of Gurgen Shirinyan's escape, the only fighter against Georgian illegal actions, who has become a hero for the Javakheti youth. Under the circumstances, Armenia should take the only outlet to the Black Sea under its political, economic and public control," Abrahamyan said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |