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Yesterday at ceremonies commemorating Armenia's 16 years of independence, which took place at the presidential palace, Heritage party member Zaruhi Postanjyan appeared in quite an unusual outfit. The deputy wore a shirt that read "Consoliated Armenian Volunteers" and had a picture of Zhrair Sefilian, member of the group, with a call to free Sefilian. We remind that Zhrair Sefilian and Vartan Malkhasian are accused of making public statements demanding the overthrow of the government. "I saw no other way to take part in independence day events besides bringing attention to the unfortunate plight of one who struggled for that independence," Postanjyan said during our conversation. The initiative she took, according to her, had the support of many in government. Not revealing their name, she told of the praise they gave, and that they said they were "happy, surprised, and above all congratulated" her act. Postanjyan then asked to read a statement of appreciation, and in it demand the release of Sefilian and Malkhasian. In any event, Postanjyan told judge Mher Khachatryan that she expected a just decision from him. Both Gagik Tsarukyan, of Prosperous Armenia, and representatives of Dashnaktsutyun told Postanjyan they would discuss her undertaking starting on Monday. Naturally, Postanjyan will bring this to their attention Monday morning.