VIDEO: You say it’s suicide when the case hasn’t even been established – a journalist on the casualties at the border

“Excuse me, which case has been established? You’re saying it’s suicide when the case hasn’t even been established,” the journalist reacted after Deputy Minister of Defense Arman Sargsyan’s comments concerning the casualties at the border and the commanders’ conduct.

“All. All. If it’s suicide, we say it’s suicide,” Arman Sargsyan replied. The journalist interjected, saying, “…so, is the Ministry of Defense a court that can determine within 2 hours whether the soldier committed suicide or was killed?” The journalist posed a rhetorical question to the deputy minister.

For reference, a press briefing with the Deputy Minister of Defense was taking place just before this exchange. More details can be found in the video.