Arsen Gevorgyan was one of those worthy sons of Armenia who did not succumb to injustice and pressure from the authorities, did not renounce his beliefs, and remained loyal to his principles even under the most difficult conditions. He had the will, courage, and determination to fight for a strong, sovereign, and dignified Armenia. This was written from the detention center by Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the "Strong Armenia" party.
"Arsen did not remain silent even when, under these disastrous and deadly authorities, political persecutions and organized defamation campaigns had become daily reality in our country. Unfortunately, the illegal and irresponsible modus operandi of the authorities' machine did not spare Arsen either.
His death, which occurred under illegal detention conditions, became an extremely painful and tragic loss, for which those responsible will not be able to evade the punishment prescribed by law.
Unfounded defamations against political opponents, dissemination of hate speech, violation of dignity and good reputation, as well as the use of tools for deprivation of liberty, have become main characteristics of the ruling power's political behavior. In these conditions, the tragedy that occurred demands not only deep condolences but also a full, independent, and impartial investigation of the circumstances and a clear assessment of responsibility.
Arsen's loss is not only the grief of his family, relatives, and friends. This is another blow to all those who believe in justice, human dignity, and the right to fight for their own beliefs.
I extend my deepest condolences to Arsen Gevorgyan's family, relatives, and close ones and share their boundless grief.
We consider it our duty to be persistent so that all circumstances of this tragedy are revealed and the guilty bear responsibility as prescribed by law.
The struggle for a dignified Armenia, led by Arsen, will continue," he wrote.
