Russia’s Javakhq-Armenians Preparing to Protest

Russia’s Javakhq-Armenian community have, on numerous occasions, appealed to Georgian authorities and international organizations, drawing their attention to the issues of Javakhq-Armenians and Georgia’s ethnic minorities. However, nothing has changed, according to a release issued by the Javakhq-Armenian community in Russia. Javakhq-Armenians are disappointed that European and North Atlantic democratic institutions are turning a blind eye to their issues.

As noted in the release, Russia’s Javakhq-Armenian community is preparing to organize protest demonstrations which will continue until clear actions have been taken to stop violating the rights and freedoms of ethnic minorities in the Samtskhe-Javakhq-Tsalka region and in Georgia in general.

The Javakhq-Armenian community in Russia is calling on Georgia’s opposition parties and NGOs that protect the rights and interests of Georgia’s ethnic minorities, as well as international bodies to support them and join their protest rallies.

Javakhq is a region in Georgia with a large ethnic Armenian population. There have been several protests and clashes with police about the treatment of Javakhq-Armenians, who say they have experienced discrimination and their rights violated by the Georgian authorities.