January, 2017

• 13 January

  

  Protesters Demand that Armenian Judge Be Punished for Leaving Children with Abusive Father

  This is a classic case of domestic abuse: the woman fled her house after yet another violent episode, and the father now wants to forcibly take away her children. There is a clear ...
• 13 January

  Armenia’s Government Will Not Cover Winery’s Debt to Grape Farmers

  During their last meeting with agriculture minister Ignati Arakelyan, the official hinted that the villagers were to demand their money from those whom they have given their grapes...
• 13 January

  

  Armenian Activist’s Forced Psychiatric Commitment ‘Not Unlawful,’ Officials Claim

  Investigators haven't found evidence to prove that Arakelyan was indeed subjected to beatings at the psychiatric facility. The investigator also said that tying Arakelyan up and taking her...
• 13 January

  

  Police Violence Against Peaceful Protesters Unpunished in Armenia

  - Accountability for police violence is essential to rebuild public trust at a time when many people in Armenia feel the government isn’t listening to their concerns...