Nikol Pashinyan Decides to Challenge Press Freedom: Farmanyan

Public-political figure Samvel Farmanyan wrote on his Facebook page: “If Nikol Pashinyan has decided to challenge press freedom or declare war on them, then à la guerre comme à la guerre – in war, as in war: Let him come, and we will see whose boy will win. He will lose. It is disgraceful to lose. No Pasaran!

I must say that the police who arrived at ArmNews were exceptionally polite, very educated, and exemplary officers. State workers who feel and understand better than us the seriousness of the circus-like and catastrophic situation in the country, and dream that this ends as soon as possible.

I explain, I say that for decades the international and democratic reputation of our country, despite numerous issues, has also been based on the freedoms we have achieved regarding press freedom. Achievements that are the result of the prolonged struggle, will, vision, sacrifice, and dedication of hundreds of people.

I explain that such encroachments on media and freedom of speech have been characteristic of our neighbors Azerbaijan and Turkey for decades. In the PACE and other international forums, we ourselves have used similar incidents, turning them into resolutions and statements. I explain, and I read total agreement in the eyes of the police. Total.

In this struggle, we are actually all together. And we will win.”

We remind you that today the police stormed a television station with a notification to initiate proceedings. The issue revolves around the lack of masks, with the justification being the decision of the Commandant.