Journalist of Yerevan.today news agency Syuzi Badoyan tried to ask a question in the NA corridor to the deputy of the NA “My Step” fraction Mikayel Zolyan, who flew off the handle and insulted the journalist. Syuzi Badoyan says, “You have forgotten that you are a deputy.” Mikayel Zolyan responds that he will not answer the journalist’s questions, moreover, he offends the journalist. It should be reminded that the representative of the legislative branch used to work at the Yerevan Press Club and was also engaged in the protection of journalists’ rights. This is unprecedented and even more shameful. The deputy’s attitude towards the professional work of journalists should have been privileged, while the latter shows his obviously intolerant attitude.
“Media Advocate” initiative considers MP’s behavior unacceptable․ The latter is in charge of answering the journalists’ questions that have received public attention. The deputy may refuse to answer the question, but with such behavior he only discredits his own personality. We urge the NA Ethics Committee to study the situation and apply appropriate punitive mechanisms against the deputy.
