YEREVAN. – Hraparak newspaper of Armenia writes: The campaign against the community leaders has again gained momentum. In the past, when the authorities were pushing out a group of "protesters" in the communities against the unwanted community leaders and achieving their resignation through [protest] actions, they have recently been working with other methods—mainly criminal-legal.

Minister of Territorial Administration Papikyan "negotiates" with the mayors of big cities. At first, he makes it clear “in a good way” that they do not find it expedient to work with him; it would be good that he leave.

The provincial governors “work” with the leaders of the small communities. Those who resist end up in criminal problems. Days ago, a criminal case was filed against Dilijan Mayor Armen Santrosyan for abuse of office and causing damage of 75 million drams. The former mayor of Ijevan left the same way. The next one is rumored to be the mayor of Jermuk.