Yerevan—Raffi K. Hovannisian presided   19 April 2013   over an unprecedented summit of political forces, civil society representatives, and free citizens. Among the speakers were Armen Rustamyan of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, cultural icon Yervand Manaryan, and political analyst Hovhannes Igityan. 

 

"We begin today to organize for our victory," Hovannisian said during his keynote address. "Only in unity can we develop a plan for national salvation." 

 

At the conclusion of the summit, the citizens adopted a resolution by public vote. The text of the "Declaration of the New Armenia Movement," along with Raffi Hovannisian's speech, is enclosed.  

 

Raffi Hovannisian will begin on Monday a border-to-border regional tour to engage citizens across the republic in discussion about the organization of the new movement. These discussions will serve as the foundation for the national program Hovannisian will offer on May 9, 2013, at 3pm, on Liberty Square. 

 

 

SCHEDULE

 

Monday, April 22 - Vanadzor at 4pm                  

                                Gyumri at 7pm

 

Tuesday, April 23 – Nor Hachn at 4pm

                                Talin at 7pm

 

Wednesday, April 24 - Commemorative march to Tsitsernakaberd from Liberty Square at noon  

 

Thursday, April 25 – Gavar at 4pm

                                  Ijevan at 7pm

 

Friday, April 26 – Ejmiadzin at 4pm

                             Artashat at 7pm

 

Saturday, April 27 – Eghegnadzor at 4pm

                                 Kapan at 7pm

 

Wednesday, May 1 - Liberty Square - Barev Yerevan Rally at 3pm

 

Thursday, May 9 - Liberty Square - New Armenia Movement Rally at 3pm

 

 

 Raffi Hovannisian Headquarters

 

Declaration of the NEW ARMENIA Movement

We, the citizens of the Republic of Armenia, hereby renounce the current regime, which conspired on February 18, 2013, to falsify the national will and usurp the presidency of our Republic.

We do not recognize the authority of the new administration and convene today to set the principles of an integral process that will result in its self-resignation and then in the accomplishment of our national revival.

As we develop and realize our program of returning power to the people, we are fully empowered by Article II of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia and the more sacred sources of our inalienable liberty.

19 April 2013

Yerevan

 

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