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The Body of the Soldier Lost in Avalanche is Found
On December 5, at around 17:30, 5 contract servicemen were caught in an avalanche in the guarding zone of military unit N in Syunik Marz. One of them has been found dead.Read More »
Disabled Ex-Combatant Branded “Healthy” in order to Save Money
Hayk was a driver during his service in NK. When the military alert was received and the soldiers were transferred to the frontline, he tried to hide the military vehicle, and was injured...Read More »
To punish or pardon?
"Others can pay a bribe and have the conditions they are held in improved to a certain extent. But in our barracks there was no way you could move your bed around the cell". "Every time we tell Ilkin that he should write a pardon request, he responds: did I commit any crime?".Read More »
Pashinyan on Snap Elections, Russia, Azerbaijan
Our task is to reach a settlement to this issue in spirit of love of solidarity. It is inevitable that snap elections need to be held in Armenia and this needs to be done as soon as possible.Read More »
“The Army Took Part in March 1, Received Money from Oligarchs,” Head of Special Investigative Service
“The evidence collected for this criminal case shows that this was a reality. A large amount of military vests were discharged from the warehouses of the Defense Ministry and were distributed...Read More »
Soldier Dies in Karabakh from Alleged Suicide
According to the official source, the circumstances of the conscript's death are not clear yet and the preliminary version for the cause of death is suicide. Read More »
Family of War Hero Made Fortune at Expense of Soldiers
In course of the search at the summer house No. 28 in Arshaluys village the following was found by the NSS: 18 PG-7 antitank grenade launchers, 20 F-1 grenades, 21,589 bullets of different calibers...Read More »
Mother of Conscript Asks to Address Son’s Health Issues
A 2015 pre-enlistment record sheet provided by Territorial Military Commissariat of Shengavit district states that the young man is subject to medical treatment in accordance with article 17A...Read More »
Ararat Mirzoyan Appointed First Deputy Prime Minister. Other Appointments Made
Ararat Mirzoyan, MP from “Way Out” faction, was appointed First Deputy Prime Minister. “Civil Contract” party spokesman Tigran Avinyan was appointed Deputy Prime Minister...Read More »
Nikol Pashinyan Elected as New Prime Minister (live thread)
“The State is obliged to provide every soldier with everything, including quality food, clothing and hygiene items. It is even shameful that such an issue is on the agenda when it comes to the service...Read More »