Mary Lawlor: First Anniversary of the 10 on the 10th Campaign
One would think a nation ravaged by invasions, assimilation, and genocide would learn to cling together in preserving their identity, and praising those who strive for it. What a foolish way to think! I never thought the day would come when Armenians from the Diaspora would start fearing for their own security while lending a hand to their country.
Ani Torosyan, attorney for Naregatsi Art Union President Nareg Hartounian who was taken into custody the other day on suspicion of tax evasion, says her client is innocent.
Their impeccable record of honest and fair business practices speaks for itself. His imprisonment is egregiously unjust and sets a negative precedent for Diasporan Armenians wishing to continue or initiate their efforts to help their Armenian brethren.
Many of you are aware of my public initiative of requesting the initiation of disciplinary proceedings for 3 judges. Yesterday the Justice Minister expressed his solidarity to respective highest judicial body and I received final rejections with regard to all the three cases. This is my biggest disappointment in 2011.
Protestors then unfurled a number of banners and placards calling for the immediate release of opposition leaders and others arrested in Moscow and elsewhere in Russia.
Based on the evidence obtained during the preliminary investigation, 217 600 000 drams of damage was caused to the State out of which 198 000 000 drams was restored during the preliminary investigation.
They arrested my brother Nareg today on false and unsubstantiated charges and ordered him jailed for 60 days. Without due process, no appeal, no bail allowed, this outrageous act of pure psychological terror must be exposed for what it is: a shameful act designed to intimidate Nareg Hartounian and my family into submitting to outright extortion.
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