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Armenian Human Rights Defender Receives Death Threats on Facebook
- Wait for me every second. I’m not one of those who shoot in the back. I’ll shoot you in the face, from a 2-3-meter distance, with a 9mm bullet...Read More »
Lawyer Says Jailed Oppositionist’s Health Problems Not Being Taken Care Of
At the last court hearing he could not even stand up, and the judge allowed him to remain seated when addressing the court...Read More »
Sasna Tsrer Armed Group Member Suffering Deterioration, Lawyer Says
Hakobyan has burning pains in his right arm and leg, the cause of which, however, is unknown since he has yet to undergo a medical examination...Read More »
Kapan Doctor Does Not Believe Mining Can Have Adverse Effects on Human Health
- I don’t care at all - that’s not my expertise. I have no intention of writing a dissertation or becoming an environmental activist...Read More »
Administrative Court Dismisses Suit Against Armenian Police
It was expected because we don’t have an independent judicial system. On the other hand, it was unexpected because the defendant had...Read More »
Bear Kept in Restaurant in Ashtarak Bites Off Visitor’s Hand
An employee of the “Ashtaraki Dzor” restaurant complex insisted that the blame for the incident falls squarely on the visitor: "We have a two-layer cage. You should phone that girl and ask her...Read More »
Former Tax Inspector Writes Prime Minister Letter Exposing Corruption Schemes Within Armenia’s Customs Service
As a result, the state budget lost several million dollars in customs payments because taxes and customs duties were calculated according to under-declared prices...Read More »
Armenian Sugar Factory Worker Dies on Job
We don’t know the exact circumstances of Armen’s death; we’ve only been told that he fell off a freight car while on the job...Read More »
Yerevan Mayor Wants to Punish Jailed Oppositionist’s Son for Holding ‘Unauthorized Gatherings’
I have a prior conviction with 4 years of probation. I’m currently serving a conditional sentence, and a single administrative...Read More »
Situation of Child Protection Cause for Concern in Armenia, HCAV Says
The child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love...Read More »