Velvet or impartial? “Freedom” must maintain objectivity and political balance

“Azatutyun” radio station in RA, which was considered a platform for alternative information and expression of opinion for years, especially under the previous authorities, seems to be transformed under the rule of Nikol Pashinyan and begins to provide one-sided information, presenting the authorities only in a positive light.

During the time of the previous authorities, when the majority of mass media were under control and there were certain elements of censorship, the air and platform of Radio Liberty was given to opposition politicians and experts, who were highly criticized. Serzh Sargsyan and his team.

During the days of the Velvet Revolution, “Azatutyun” radio station became a platform for online broadcasting of the revolution, which presented the events taking place in Armenia as a victory of democracy and a call to life for the just demands of the society. Let’s not forget that Radio Liberty is funded by the US Congress.

After Nikol Pashinyan came to power, the representatives of the government appear on the air of “Freedom”, praising Nikol Pashinyan, the Velvet Revolution and do not miss any opportunity to blame the previous authorities for all sins, from socio-economic to political omissions.

The number one mission of any mass media is objective coverage and providing a platform for freedom of speech to all forces, both the opposition, in whose role Serzh Sargsyan and the RPA are now acting, and the members of the ruling team to keep the balance.

Recently, “Azatutyut” seems to have turned into a platform engaged in personal PR of Nikol Pashinyan, where the actions of the RA government are presented only in a positive light and there is no strong criticism of Pashinyan.

The transformation of “Freedom” can be related to several reasons. The first. Not criticizing Nikol Pashinyan may be a direct instruction of the USA, so that the “Freedom” platform will be considered by the new government as a platform loyal to them, which will also deal with their undisguised greed.

Second. Criticizing Nikol Pashinyan can be considered a step to help or support the former authorities in a latent form, which can also be misunderstood across the ocean, which will affect the funding of Azatut.

In addition, criticizing Pashinyan can also affect the ratings and views of the “Freedom” radio station. In other words, mass media will lose its audience, because criticizing the RA government and its leader is not mainstream today.