Young Man with Illness Drafted to the Military Hospital
The young man received a deferral for 5 months due to his diagnosis of "heart rhythm disorder." According to the mother, at night Robert's heart beat slows down...
Government Pressures Jermuk Municipal Council
Jermuk community's municipal council has rejected the recommendation of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and the Marzpetaran of Vayots Dzor...
Conscript with Illness Served for 1.5 Years before Being Recognized "Unfit" for Service
This decision of the Central Medical Military Committee of July 13 2017 was made as a result of inadequate diagnosis, the Committee omitted the obvious illnesses and based its decision only on some of the illnesses.
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...
1-Year-Old Dies after Dad’s Beatings
According to preliminary investigation, Roustam Manoukyan, father of the infant, beat up his child who died as a result of the inflicted injuries...
Vayots Dzor Women Face Lack of Specialized Medics Inaccessibility of Healthcare
Another distinction is the value of education for women that is more prioritized in Vayots Dzor marz. While in Gegharkunik women may be barred from going to Yerevan...
Yerevan Residents Complaining of Sanitek Noticed Flies in the Waste Disposal Company’s Office
The protesters had brought along bags of waste. Arousik Mkrtchyan, an active citizen living in downtown Yerevan stated that the situation on Yerevan’s street could lead to a pandemic...
Spitak Care House at Risk of Closure; Residents Afraid They Might Be Sent Back to Vardenis or Spitak Clinics
Human rights defender Arthur Sakunts, in turn, said in an interview with Epress.am that his Vanadzor office of the Helsinki Civil Assembly provides legal assistance...
Swedish Myth Busted in Armenia
Note, the Swedish Export Credit Corporation, which operates under the Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications and has a goal to stimulate the export of Swedish goods...
Human Rights Activists Boycott Queen's Birthday Party in Armenia Sponsored by Controversial Mining Company
A number of human rights activists in Armenia boycott the Queen's Birthday Party organized by the British Embassy in Yerevan and sponsored by, among others, Lydian Armenia mining company...
Salaries of On-Strike Employees of Kapan Enrichment Plant Have Been Raised
“Through a strike they can voice their issues. A strike can be ruled illegal only by the court. The employer has no right to fire employees on strike as a disciplinary...
Citizens Demand Yerevan Mayor's Resignation As Republican Party “Leftover”
Another protester raised the issue of condominiums that collect money for the maintenance of multi-apartment buildings. “In a 9-story building every apartment pays around...