Armenia’s Social Democrat Hunchakian Party Executive Committee issued a statement regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic murder of the Avetisyan family of Gyumri by an AWOL Russian soldier last week.

“We deeply mourn the brutal murder of the Avetisyan family and unequivocally consider justified the wave of public outrage and indignation. Thus the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party Executive Committee is convinced the accused perpetrator of the Avetisyans murder should be judged within the confines of Armenia’s legal system and serves the ensuing sentence in the Armenian penitentiary system.” said the statement.

“We expect an open, transparent legal investigation and trial process in order to obtain answers towards this heinous crime which concern any sensible person.” added the statement.

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