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Turkish Foreign Minister’s Response Reminded Armenian MP of Serzh Sargsyan’s Response
"The statement you make here today is simply a one-sided accusation; you do not know international law. If you like, we can...Read More »
Mayrik Fund Plans Events to Raise Money for Women in Armenia Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
About a month ago, Syu's mother had an emergency mastectomy and finds herself in a difficult situation. Her doctor has...Read More »
Gaddafi’s Troops were Ordered to Rape
Troops loyal to Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi have been accused of raping women to strike terror in rebel forces.Read More »
Nikol Pashinyan’s Possible Early Release Raised at PACE Meeting
Heritage Party MP and member of Armenia's delegation to PACE (Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe) Zaruhi Postanjyan...Read More »
Opposition Rally in Liberty Square Once Again Denied
Yerevan City Hall once again denied a request for a rally at Liberty Square, stating that other events will be held on those days...Read More »
Turkey Needs Truth Commission to Address Armenian, Kurdish Issues: Expert
A former director from the Peruvian Truth Commission has called for the Turkish government to set up a similar body to clarify past events in...Read More »
Armenian Meat Processing Companies Fined for Incomplete Food Labeling
Various violations by local producers in the meat goods market were found as a result of inspections carried out by the...Read More »
Over 100 Prisoners in Georgia to Get Parole Before Easter
Georgia's Parole Board issued positive recommendations for over 100 prisoners, said the country's Public Defender Giorgi (George) Tugushi....Read More »
Dozens Detained in Baku as Oppositions Protests Continue (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Police in the Azerbaijani capital came out in force and detained dozens of people to prevent efforts by the opposition to stage an...Read More »
Turkey Human Rights Groups Lobby for Anti-Hate Crime Legislation
Civil society groups, academics and journalists in Turkey have said hate speech and hate crimes are serious problems in the country...Read More »