FRENCH MP ROLAND BLUM ADDRESSES PROBLEMS OF JAVAKHETI ARMENIANS
PanARMENIAN.Net –
April 26, 2010 – 12:35 AMT 07:35 GMT
Member of the French parliament Roland Blum referred to violations
of rights of Javakheti Armenians during his meetings with Georgian
parliament and government members on the sidelines of a visit of
French parliamentarians’ delegation to Tbilisi on April 13-16, 2010.
During the meetings, Mr. Blum referred to the case of Javakheti
politician Vahagn Chakhalyan, who was sentenced to 10 years of
imprisonment on fabricated charges. The French parliamentarian noted
that the Georgian authorities pursue political goals by persecuting
the Javakheti activist. The Georgian officials, however, objected,
labeling Chakhalyan as an "ordinary hooligan," who is serving his
"just sentence."
Briefing Yerkir Union on the results of his discussions with the
Georgian authorities, Mr. Blum assured that he will continue his
efforts aimed at protecting the rights of Javakheti Armenians,
specifically, he will take steps to raise the issue of Vahagn
Chakhalyan during the PACE session due April 26-30, 2010, press office
of Yerkir Union reported.