We move from words to deeds, say Armenians of Javakheti

Representatives of Russia’s Community of Armenians of Javakheti gathered Sunday in front of Georgia’s Embassy in Moscow to protest against discrimination of Armenians in Georgia. Protesters carried posters reading ‘Freedom for political prisoner Vahagn Chakhalian’, ‘We say No to discrimination acts by Georgian administration against Armenians of Javakheti’, and ‘Armenian language is a regional language of Javakheti.’

Rally’s organizers issued a statement and said that are dissatisfied with “European and North-Atlantic structures’ closed-eyes position over their problems.”

“Armenians of Javakheti, living in Russia, have decided to move from words to deeds and organize protests until efforts are made and steps are taken towards stopping violation of rights and freedom of ethnic minorities in the region of Samtskhe-Javakheti-Tsalkha in particular, and throughout Georgia in general.

“Community of Armenians of Javakheti calls for oppositional parties of Georgia, social organisations and bodies whose purpose is the protection of interests in ethic minorities in Georgia, and the international community to support and join out protests,” said in the statement.