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I am unaware of his activities: Zaruhi Postanjyan about her HHK-backed contender (video)

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Zaruhi Postanjyan, one of the candidates for the vacant position of the country’s ombudsperson, says he has two reasons to nominate for the post. First, she cited her professional skills, accomplishments and extensive experience. Besides, all potential candidates for whom I have deep respect decided not to participate in the race,” she said. Anyway, Zaruhi Postanjyan refrained from giving names saying they are well-known personalities - human rights activists and lawyers. When asked about her supporters, the lawyer advised waiting until February 12. On that day, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs will decide which candidate will be presented to the Parliament for discussion and vote. “Everything will be known on that day,” Postanjyan told media representatives today. The NA Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs has received three nominations for the vacant position of the country’s ombudsman. Postanjyan’s main condenders are Deputy Justice Minister Arman Tatoyan backed by the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) and Narek Aloyan whose candidacy was suggested by lawmaker Tigran Urikhanyan, a former press secretary of the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK). Postanjyan’s candidacy was proposed by MP Edmon Marukyan, who is not affiliated with any faction, and Hovhannes Margaryan, a member of the Country of Law (OEK) faction. When asked about her sizable advantages over her contenders, Postanjyan said, “I worked as a lawyer for nine years and I was a decision-maker rather than an executor. I always protected the rights of citizens. I am unaware of Arman Tatoyan’s activities in the Ombudsman’s Office. Perhaps he was the one who executed others’ decisions because I know nothing about his human rights activities. Serving as Deputy Minister of Justice of Armenia for three years, Tatoyan represented the Armenian Government at the European Court of Human Rights. But never have I heard him defend the interests of the aggrieved party. Nor has he ever expressed his opinion as a human rights activist about individuals prosecuted for their political views. Speaking about the offer of opposition lawmaker Hrant Bagratyan who invited opposition forces to form a coalition, Zaruhi Postanjyan said the offer must be considered her party.