Perpetrators of highly-publicized Stepanakert brawl to be brought to justice, says Artsakh’s presidential spokesperson

Regardless of social status or governmental position, all those guilty in the June 1 brawl in Stepanakert will be brought before justice,  Artsakh presidential spokesman told ARMENPRESS.

The incident, a seemingly minor street fight – which included national security agents – prompted protests in the Artsakh capital. It is unclear if the national security agents were on-duty or off-duty at the moment of the incident.

Babayan stressed that it is very important for this problem to be solved within the framework of the law.

“Any similar case must definitely be uncovered and those guilty must be held accountable”, Babayan said. “There is no political subtext here, and the majority of these protesters share the view that an incident took place and appropriate work must be done within the legal framework,” Babayan said.

“Such actions cannot remain unpunished”, he added, stressing the need for an assessment from the legal point of view. He added that the settlement of the issue is important from a political and moral perspective also.

“Everyone is equal before the law, this is the most important legal imperative. From a political perspective – we are a democratic, lawful state, and authorities must display political will and unconditionally maintain all features of a lawful state,” he said.

Asked if the protests continue, Babayan said certain people indeed continue demonstrating currently. “This is a process of a democratic country. This all is free here, there is only one simple call – in order for everything to happen within the law and not get manipulated and politicized,” he said.

He also said that there is no need for Armenia to interfere.