Victor Dallakian: New Parliamentary Elections

Unzipped comments on MP Victor Dallakian’s suggestions for ending the deadlock between the authorities and radical opposition following the ending of the state of emergency in Armenia. Largely in line with recent PACE recommendations, Dallakian also suggests that new parliamentary elections should be called in one year.

Independent MP Viktor Dallakyan presented his proposal today, which combines elements of EU/PACE and Armenian cultural representatives’ proposals:

parliamentary commission to investigate events of 1 March [I personally would not trust commission within the current parliament and would prefer independent one]

make steps towards allowing work of independent/pro-opposition A1+ and Noyan Tapan TV stations

allow opposition representatives to voice their opinion via Public TV

amnesty for those detained/arrested not involved in direct violence [I would go for their release by a court decision and not an “amnesty”]

prepare for parliamentary elections in a year time, after necessary institutional and legislative changes

A sound proposal, overall.