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Good Intentions, Misguided Decisions

Keghart Editorial, 28 February 2015
Himnatir Khorhrtaran (“Founding Parliament”) until recently known as Nakhakhorhrtaran (“Pre-Parliament”) is an important civilian initiative in Armenian life. Established in 2012, the Armenia-based group believes “there is a moral, psychological, social, economic, demographic and administrative crisis in Armenia which threatens the State…” Himnatir Khorhrtaran (HK) says the “criminal-oligarchic system, social polarization, dependence of the judicial system, the unsustainable use of natural resource and growing dependence on outside forces” have sunk Armenia into an abyss which had led to country-wide apathy and to costly emigration.

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Those who follow Armenia politics would have a tough time challenging HK views on the state of affairs in Armenia. Unfortunately, the group has been unable to amass sufficient following to make it a serious player in Yerevan. HK has adherents, called Renaissance, in half-a-dozen countries but membership numbers are believed to be low. Renaissance members promote HK activities in the Diaspora and help it financially.
Among HK prominent leaders are Jirair Sefilian, ex-military commander of the Artsakh War; ex-ombudsman Larisa Alaverdyan; filmmaker Tigran Khzmalyan; ex-ASALA member Alexander Yenikomshian, and ethnographer Hranush Kharatyan. The group is led by Karekin Chugaszyan. Its membership in Armenia and in the Diaspora represents a cross-section of both societies with a significant participation by professionals.
In essence, HK wants to establish an Armenia which enjoys proper governance: a country where the rule of law is supreme. It’s no surprise that the group has been persecuted by Armenia authorities. Last November cars belonging to HK members were torched on Yerevan streets. Several of its high-profile members have been beaten. Undaunted, the group has continued its campaign to bring about positive and peaceful change.
One of the more effective ways the group disseminates its views is through public gatherings up and down the country and through auto “marches”. Despite intimidation by the authorities, people have come out to hear what HK has to say.
While Keghart.com supports HK’s agenda, two recent blunders of the group have to be condemned. These missteps can hurt HK, the dream for a democratic Armenia, and the Armenian Nation.

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