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Chairman of Armenia’s Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan has commented on the demand of parents of Armenian soldiers killed in the 2020 Artsakh war that law enforcement authorities prosecute Nikol Pashinyan over his remarks concerning the war.

Addressing lawmakers on April 13, the premier said that the war could have been prevented or stopped it in its tracks.

“They say now, “Could you have averted the war?" Yes, we could have averted the war, as a result of which we would have had the same situation, but of course without the casualties,” Pashinyan said.

Speaking to reporters in Victory Park on May 9, Kyaramyan said the case had been forwarded to the Investigative Committee, with its main military investigation department familiarizing itself with the crime report at this point.

"As soon as we get acquainted with the case, we will launch an investigation. I can't provide any information at the moment," he noted.

Asked whether Pashinyan should not have been summoned for questioning immediately after his controversial remarks about the war, the Investigative Committee chief said: "As a lawyer I can only say that the case should be investigated comprehensively, objectively and fully. In the course of the investigation it is necessary to clarify all the circumstances.”