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Monthly Archives: March 2018
March, 2018
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20 March
HCA Vanadzor Condemns Insults Directed at Their Employee
Vardine Grigoryan and our organization received many words of support and encouragement. We urge everyone to refrain from mocking those who insulted Vardine, from ... -
20 March
Suspect in Murder of Gyumri Man Found Guilty, Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
According to the mother, there were 13 people at the party, including the victim and the accused. Subsequently, however, only 8 people were summoned to testify as witnesses... -
20 March
Yerevan Prisoner Ends Hunger Strike
Papyan has been serving a nine-year prison sentence for murder since 2012 and was recently charged with bribing Armavir prison chief Gevorg Mkrtchyan in order to receive special... -
20 March
Juvenile Convicts in Armenia Deprived of Their Right to Education
There is a law on general education, which says that a 12-year education in Armenia is compulsory and free. We appealed to the [Justice Ministry’s Penitentiary Department] and received a response ... -
20 March
Yerevan Court Sentences Prominent Oppositionist to 10.5 Years in Prison
“We were expecting this ruling. We never had any illusions about the court. Justice in Armenia died today, and March 20 should henceforth be marked [as a national mourning day]... -
19 March
Ararat Court Annuls ‘Fraudulent’ Loan Agreements
Recall, nearly all the residents of Khachik collectively owe about 130 million drams (about $270 270) in loans to various credit organizations. Spouses Alvard Iskandaryan and... -
19 March
Hunger-Striking Yerevan Prisoner Suffers Sharp Health Deterioration
The case is currently pending in court; in the meantime, Papyan has been sent to continue serving his sentence in Nubarashen... -
19 March
Students in Gyumri Boycott Classes to Protest FIring of Professors
When asked whether Hambaryan and he planned to challenge the rector’s decision in court, Khorikyan replied: “We intend to file an appeal either on Wednesday or Thursday; we have... -
16 March
Arapi: A Perpetual Disaster Zoner
The man has lived in Arapi his entire life; the 1988 earthquake caused huge landslides in the village, and Mr. Garnik’s house is located right in the active landslide zone... -
16 March
Yerevan Transgender Woman Recounts Brutal Beating
- I ran to the door, managed to open it and ran out of the apartment. E. caught up with me; he grabbed me from behind and we rolled down the stairs. He was ...