Aaron Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 A major flop! read the articles in this week's "hetq" (September 5, 2006) at http://www.hetq.am/eng/ It is now crystal clear that the government has a policy of "depopulation" towards Lachin and Kelbajar. All their actions and decisions reflect this without the shadow of a doubt. All glorious speeches about creating an inhabited link between Artsakh and Armenia seem to have been BS. The question is why. Do they plan to return those regions? Or is it only about money? Pocketing money from the state budget and donators and not giving a damn for the nation and its poorest elements. It is becoming more and more necessary for the diaspora to have concrete and strong leverage mechanisms on this government, most probably financial and/or diplomatic. That's the only way for democratization. If they are not accountable to the people/nation (in or outside the country) then those in power have no reason to work hard or not to steel. Sadly, that is exactly what is happening today. A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irlandahay Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 A major flop! read the articles in this week's "hetq" (September 5, 2006) at http://www.hetq.am/eng/ It is now crystal clear that the government has a policy of "depopulation" towards Lachin and Kelbajar. All their actions and decisions reflect this without the shadow of a doubt. All glorious speeches about creating an inhabited link between Artsakh and Armenia seem to have been BS. The question is why. Do they plan to return those regions? Or is it only about money? Pocketing money from the state budget and donators and not giving a damn for the nation and its poorest elements. It is becoming more and more necessary for the diaspora to have concrete and strong leverage mechanisms on this government, most probably financial and/or diplomatic. That's the only way for democratization. If they are not accountable to the people/nation (in or outside the country) then those in power have no reason to work hard or not to steel. Sadly, that is exactly what is happening today. A. well...the government isnt THAt corrupt. i dunno why the population is dropping, last i hrad it wa going...up! hey aron, this is a lil random but, where from canada are you? (im form montreal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIT BEK Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Actually, it only takes a low level of endemic corruption and mismanagement in Kashatagh to disrupt civil society and hamper any local initiatives for reform. When those living in worsening socio-economic conditions see the authorities in charge as a hindrance and not a help then the situation further spirals out of control. Then there is the question as to who actually is responsible for conditions on the ground in Kashatagh and the others areas outside of Nagorno-Karabakh proper, Yerevan?? Stepanakert?? Also, I would be interested to know what monies have been invested in these regions, whether from outside sources or through regional sources. All this remains under wraps for a variety of political and strategic reasons. But the responsibility rests with someone and the people eeking out a life there deserve some immediate answers to the problems that plague them. Armenians boast about their military victories in Artsakh but it seems that they can not , or will not, transform that hard won battle into a longterm strruggle for true peace and security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Davit Bek I think this issue is not about bad management or a series of mistakes. If you read the articles you'll have the strong impression that there is a deliberate policy (at the highest level) of emptying the region of its resettled population. It's not just a case of careless officials or classic corruption. A. PS: Irlandahey, I'm also from Montreal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurocentric Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Hetq articles tend to be a little alarmist and very populist. There is a problem, but it's not that simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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