A civic group calling itself "We are the owners of this city" is charging the ruling Republican Party with carrying out "cultural genocide" in Yerevan.

The group points to the resumption of construction in Dragons' Garden, a park in the Nor Nork section of Yerevan, despite court rulings calling for a halt of all such activity pending a review.

The citizens' group says that a number of public spaces in Yerevan are being destroyed due to the neglect and lack of concern by the appropriate government agencies.

It also criticizes the recently reappointed Yerevan Chief Architect for pushing through senseless projects like the building of a tower in the courtyard of the Government Building in Republic Square.