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"Army of Mourners" Protest Non-Combat Deaths
A group protesting the mounting non-combat deaths within the ranks of Armenia's military organized a vigil outside the Government Building in Yerevan.
Dressed in black and carrying photos of those who have died while serving in the military, this "army of mourners", that included a large number of young people, greeted arriving ministers with hoots and hollers and charges of shameful inaction.
The protestors later made their way towards the General Prosecutor's Office.
Knarik Arakelyan, a representative of the Zangak benevolent NGO, questioned whether it was appropriate to celebrate September 21, the anniversary of Armenia's independence, in such a festive manner, given the backdrop of so many military deaths.
She called on the government to stop army conscription until proper discipline was restored within ranks so that parents could send off their sons with a clear conscience.
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