YEREVAN.-  In 2013 the opposition will not use methods which will become a reason for the authorities to use force, Armenia’s first Ombudsman Larisa Alaverdyan told reporters on Wednesday.

She is confident the opposition will hold open and transparent talks which will not be result of backstage games. Raffi Hovannisian will not make concessions and in this term the ball is in authorities’ court, Alaverdyan added.

“The authorities are disappointing people,” she said, expressing hope that the authorities will find courage and will make concessions. Otherwise, people will continue the struggle.

At the same time, former Ombudswoman said consultation between Raffi Hovannisian and representatives of other political parties are not transparent.