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VIDEO: Human Rights Day March in Yerevan, Armenia
A march dedicated to International Human Rights Day on Dec. 10 today began at 1 pm from Liberty Square in central Yerevan.Read More »
PHOTOS: Human Rights March in Yerevan Unites Various Causes and Social Movements
A march dedicated to Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, organized by the Armenian National Congress (HAK) united members of various groups and social movements.Read More »
Hundreds of Domestic Violence Cases in Armenia: Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women
The seven NGOs that comprise the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women in Armenia today summed up their activities within the framework of...Read More »
‘They Forced Me to Put Pressure on My Husband’: Accused’s Wife Describes Police Misconduct
"They forced me to put pressure on my husband using the fact of my pregnancy...Read More »
New Opposition Group Aims to Unseat Armenia’s President
Opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan today unveiled a new group he founded called Civil Contract and announced the names of its board members.Read More »
Armenia’s Ombdusman Reveals the Going Rate for a Court Ruling
Findings from a survey conducted by Armenia's Human Rights Defender's Office indicate the existence of corruption in the judicial system.Read More »
Disclosure of Murder Case Jeopardized, Believes Defense Lawyer
Karen Kungortsev, 22, accused of killing David Hovakimyan, 15, will remain behind bars for a longer period...Read More »
Some of Protesting Family’s Belongings Returned. Mobile Phone Remains with Police
The Khudoyan family from Etchmiadzin who had been protesting outside the presidential palace until Dec. 2 when they were forcibly removed... Read More »
Protestors Continue to Demand President’s Resignation (VIDEO)
On the opposite side of the street of the presidential palace, Margaryan announced that they've brought a present for Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, urging him to come out. Read More »
Proposal Outvoted: New Pension Requirements to Come into Force on Jan. 1
The ruling coalition, comprised of the Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) and Rule of Law (OEK), voted down a proposal to... Read More »