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Armenia’s former Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) Arman Tatoyan has denied rumors that he is affiliated with any political force.

Tatoyan says that various pro-government circles have recently launched a “hate campaign” against him on social media, including through the use of their “fake accounts”.

"Obviously, my name is causing a lot of political anxiety among many people in power. Instead of engaging in real governance and problem solving, you are busy hazing others,” he wrote on Facebook on Monday.

“By ruling the country through Facebook, you have brought an entire state to the brink of disaster, our statehood and security are under threat," Tatoyan said, accusing the incumbent authorities of failure in all areas.

"I would like to remind the insolent government and community officials that you should focus on your real mission of protecting the country and ensuring its security, dealing with the problems of people living in border settlements, rather than collecting likes on Facebook,” he noted.

Tatoyan stresses that he actively participates in public life, but he is not affiliated with any political force.

"When I find it necessary to get involved in some political processes, I will clearly announce it. I will be guided by the agenda of state security, the rule of law and human rights guarantees, protection of national values and restoration of national solidarity,” he said.