The opposition Armenian National Congress (HAK) on Monday pledged to "do everything" to scuttle a sweeping constitutional reform planned by President Serzh Sarkisian, insisting that it is aimed at extending his rule beyond 2018.
In a statement, the party led by former President Levon Ter-Petrosian urged Armenians to turn an anticipated referendum on constitutional amendments into a vote of no confidence in Sarkisian and launch a "nationwide process" of regime change.
"Our task will be to explain to the people that a yes vote would mean supporting the establishment of a dictatorship and extension of Serzh Sarkisian's rule," Levon Zurabian, the HAK's parliamentary leader, told a news conference. He stood by HAK claims that Sarkisian wants to transform Armenia into a parliamentary republic in order to stay in power after completing his second and final presidential term in 2018.
Armenian News
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