January, 2017

• 16 January

  Racist Yerevan Teacher Won’t Be Fired Because ‘He Has a Right to Free Speech’

  What I'm going to say may sound mean, but it is the reality, and please don't go preaching political correctness to me. Nature and history have already proven that...
• 16 January

  Man Jailed for Alleged Plot to Topple Armenian Government Ends Hunger Strike

  I spoke to him [on Friday]; he said he decided to end the hunger strike after talking to his mother, who has health issues. [Poghosyan] did not want to cause his mother further worries...
• 14 January

  Jailed Armenian Oppositionist on Hunger Strike in Support of Innocently Convicted Prisoners

  There are so many innocently convicted people who did not get the chance to celebrate the New Year with their families. That's what he is protesting...
• 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...
• 12 January

  

  Former Nairit Employees Hope European Organization Wins Tender for Plant’s Re-Launch

  A group of former Nairit employees gathered today outside the government offices in Yerevan to announce that they would not let the executive body take advantage of the bankruptcy...
• 12 January

  Fatal Car Crash Involving Armenian Serviceman Caused by Vehicle’s Faulty Brakes and Official Negligence

  They were supposed to send two cars: one to transport the kids, and the other for the furniture. But instead, they were only given this one Ural...
• 12 January

  

  Authorities Ignoring Lawyer’s Motion Over Death of Armavir Prisoner

  The motion was filed back in September, but I have yet to receive any response. I sent another appeal on Wednesday to be informed of the steps the authorities have taken to date...