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Monthly Archives: August 2015
August, 2015
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31 August
Armenian Woman Denied Custody of Minor Daughter; Deems Court Ruling Unjust
“The court based its decision on the fact that our apartment is smaller. However, that's a false reason. I can live alone, if need be. Although, my daughter and I have lived with my mother for 4 years and the space was never... -
31 August
Regression of Human Rights in Armenia’s New Draft Constitution, Lawyer Says
Under the current Constitution, for example, a person cannot be held for questioning for more than 4 hours. Say, a person has been questioned for 8 hours and has confessed [to a crime]. The current Constitution does not allow... -
31 August
In Last 8 Years Armenian Government Received $450 Million from EU and USA
Overall, most of the grants received during the last 8 years, equal to about 51% of the total amount, came from the European Union, EU countries or European banks and organizations. More than 32% were provided by... -
31 August
Where Did $19 Million Go? Water Supply Problem in Armenian Vanadzor Still Unsolved
The Council of Elders decided to address a letter to the government: the draft, in particular, said: “The number of accidents in the new network was not reduced, the quality of the water has not improved, the residents... -
28 August
Law On Missing Persons Not Urgent, Armenian Justice Ministry Says
Recall, in March, 2010 the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated works on a draft law “On Missing People” which were completed in April, 2011. The bill should have then been considered by an interdepartmental... -
28 August
Armenian Judge Hands Down Harsher Punishment Than Proposed by Prosecution
The case is currently at the Court of Appeal. At the previous hearing the judge granted Alvard Mnatsakanyan's motion for the questioning of the sole witness, Karen Yengibaryan, which will take place at the next hearing in September... -
27 August
Attorney of Armenian Man Convicted of Battery to Appeal to ECtHR
Nevertheless, the courts did not take these violations into account and charged the defendants under RA Criminal Code Article 112 Section 2 Point 6 (Infliction of willful heavy damage to health by a group of persons... -
27 August
Prosecution Drops Charges of Attempted Sexual Assault Against Armenian Convict
During the hearing on Wednesday the prosecutor also motioned for a new pre-trial investigation, since a key piece of evidence – a video footage - has not been examined. The footage, as stated by the state official... -
27 August
In 10 Years the RA Ministry of Defense Received More Than $40 Million From the USA
“Hence, the RA Ministry of Defense has mainly received grants from the USA during the last ten years. According to the information provided to us, the ministry has not received any grants from the EU and from the Russian... -
27 August
Armenian Headmaster Convicted of Defalcation Reappointed School Head
Note, in 2013 Sargsyan was convicted of defalcation and causing major damage of more than AMD 2 million to the state. According to the indictment, in the period between 2009 and 2012, the then headmaster made false...