Feasting in Times of Plague: Arthur Khachatryan

Armenian National Assembly member Arthur Khachatryan writes on his Facebook page: “Three years ago, Azerbaijani soldiers invaded Armenia. The once secure and peaceful town of Jermuk, after the treacherous handover of Karvachar to Azerbaijan, became a target for enemy attacks. More than 200 heroic men and women lost their lives in defense of our homeland. Although the Chief of General Staff assured us that today they would retreat in hunger, otherwise the armed forces were ready to restore Armenia's territorial integrity, the enemy is still within our borders.

Part of the ‘peaceful and secure’ territory of Armenia, including Tavush, Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor, and Tavush regions, remains under enemy occupation. According to Nikol, this enemy occupation is what constitutes peace. The authorities in Armenia feel happy and content, organizing concerts and boasting about the number of people attending these events. It is no surprise that today, on the day of the Azerbaijani attack, the ruling Civil Contract Party is hosting festivities. Bread and revelry. While they cannot provide bread, they are masters at extravagant celebrations. Feasting in times of plague…”