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Yearly Archives: 2012
January, 2012
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25 January
Police Officers Testify in Case Against Opposition Youth: Bursts of Laughter Break Out in Court
The trial of Armenian National Congress (HAK) youth activists that resumed Tuesday elicited several instances of laughter breaking out in... -
24 January
Azerbaijani Soldier Detained in Nagorno-Karabakh
t 3:30 pm local time on Jan. 23, the Nagorno-Karabakh (NKR) Defense Army servicemen on combat duty detained an Azerbaijani citizen... -
24 January
Armenian Political Parties’ Youth Wings Try Not to Mingle Outside French Embassy (PHOTOS)
Those gathered wished to express their gratitude to France for adopting a bill to criminalize genocide denial and advised other countries to... -
24 January
Georgia Journalists to Unite Against Pressure from Authorities
In early February, representatives of major media outlets in the Republic of Georgia will sign a special agreement that will commit them to... -
24 January
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan Sends Letter to Sarkozy
"I thank you for your personal commitment, for your invaluable input which made possible the adoption of the law criminalizing the denial of... -
24 January
Several French Senators to Appeal to France’s Constitutional Council
A group of French senators will appeal to the Constitutional Council of France concerning the law criminalizing denial of any genocide... -
24 January
Artur Sakunts v. Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan: Court Postponed
Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor Office President Artur Sakunts’ lawsuit against Armenian Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan, which was... -
24 January
Human Rights Organizations’ Reports are Incomplete: Armenia Parliamentary Vice Chair
The opinion of reputable organizations is important to the Armenian authorities, but it's not always that such opinions are objective, said... -
24 January
France Silenced its Citizens, Although the Armenian Genocide is Proven: Opinion from Russia
"My opinion is that free speech shouldn't be restricted, except in those cases that really should be the subject of criminal law. For example, calls for murder or ... -
24 January
Sochi Statement Good, But Not the Turning Point Armenia was Expecting: Opinion
The statement issued by the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Sochi on Jan. 23 corresponds to the position of the parties, the Republic of Armenia and...