On June 19, Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) leader Gagik Tsarukyan insulted “Azatutyun”’s journalist, when responding to journalists’ questions. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFr-5Tor6IU)
“Media Advocate” initiative fully supports the journalist. We urge Gagik Tsarukyan and all politicians and officials, regardless of political views and personal motives, to refrain from going beyond morality, not to use the sensitivity of the topic for answering journalists’ questions with insults. We also urge not to label the journalists’ professional work.
Every politician has a right not to respond to questions, but labeling and insulting journalists is impermissible.
“Media Advocate” initiative is ready to support the journalist in accordance with all RA and international laws.
