‘ARMY DRESSED IN BLACK’ ORGANIZES MARCH TO PROTEST NON-COMBAT ARMY DEATHS
epress.am
09.06.2011 11:56
A group calling themselves the “Army Dressed in Black,” established
by relatives of young men killed in non-combat while serving in the
Armenian army and their supporters, will march from Yerevan’s Republic
Square at 10:30 am on Sept. 8 in protest of the situation in Armenia’s
armed forces.
“Every mother who has a son today fears sending him to the army. The
violence and iniquities in the so-called army that [is supposed to]
ensure the security of the country and the people debase the idea
of serving your country. By being silent, we unwittingly give our
approval to the loss of an entire generation of youth. We urge you
to raise your voice and fight against the disastrous situation in
the army. join the Army Dressed in Black’s silent march,” reads the
statement by organizers.
Note, in Armenia, young men are required to serve in the army for 2
years once they turn 18.