Society Won’t Retreat

Vahe Avetyan Initiative stated on August 2 military doctor, father of two small kids Vahe Avetyan would be 33. His murder in the restaurant owned by the famous oligarch Ruben Hairapetyan, nicknamed Nemets Rubo, by the latter’s bodyguards once again illustrated the approach of the criminal oligarchic system “be my slave or leave you homeland”.

The statement continues that in case of a fair investigation the main questions should have already been answered, whereas nothing is known after one and a half month.

The initiative notes that Vahagn Harutiunyan who has the expertise of March 1 investigation, has been appointed to deal with the investigation of Vahe Avetyan’s case. This comes to prove that the regime is unable to find reliable people in the police staff otherwise it would not have resorted to the services of this notorious man. It is clear that no one wants to defend these authorities which are trying to cover up the murder of the military officer. The calculation of the authorities is clear – protract time until public engagement disappears.

The authors of the statement say this is a wrong approach because there is a conscious and young generation in Armenia which understands the scenario of the authorities and is guided by fundamental values.

The current actions of the investigation and the obstacles that it creates will be an invitation to the public to increase pressure.

The initiative reiterates its commitment to punish all those guilty in accordance with law and restore justice. They say they will not tolerate lawlessness. The initiative reiterates its commitment to achieve having Ruben Hairapetyan held responsible.

Vahe Avetyan Initiative calls on the citizens of Armenia to join the struggle for the right to life and human dignity.