Armenian Authorities Yet to Lift Travel Ban on Anti-Government Activist
“I've gone everywhere; the police tell me to appeal to the NSS; the NSS says I should go to the police; the court says the verdict has been issued and should have come into force by now but they can do nothing else...
IPHR Calls on Armenian Authorities to Investigate Unlawful Police Conduct During July Protests
“Two people caught my hands. They tried to pull me but failed. So they hit me and ran behind the barricade of police officers. Once behind the police line they...
Talks on Nairit's Reoperation Delayed Due to Armenian Premier's Resignation
The ex-worker added that Hovik Abrahamyan, for his part, had already agreed to the offer. “We hope that the new prime minister will continue the talks with Ashot Grigoryan and will also give his consent to Nairit's reoperation...
‘3000 Dead Yazidis Not Enough’ to Consider Islamic State Massacre a Genocide, Armenian MP Argues
The lawmaker also argued that Armenia would “attract the attention” of the Islamic State if it made any public statements against the terrorist group...
Wife of Arrested Yerevan Man Accuses Police of Tampering with Their Testimonies
- My husband demanded a lawyer as soon as he was detained, but he wasn't assigned one. Officers told him to 'just sit down and write; it will be better for you this way.' According to the indictment,...
New Compulsory School Subjects, More 'Nonsense to Stuff Children's Heads With'
The “National Songs and Dances” subject was introduced in the lower grades of several basic schools back in 2014, and now Armenia's Education Ministry wants to expand the pilot program and make ...
Gyumri Murder Trial Complete; Judge to Deliver Sentence Tuesday
The judge on Friday heard closing arguments from Artur Sakunts, a prominent Armenian human rights activist representing the legal successor of one of the victims, and defense lawyer Eduard Aghajanyan....
Yerevan Gunmen Put Down Their Weapons
Varuzhan Avetisyan, the leader of “Daredevils of Sasun,” announced in a phone conversation with 1in.am that the group would put down their weapons and turn themselves in to law enforcement authorities on Sunday...
Officer Fatally Shot by Sniper Near Seized Station, Police Spokesperson Says
Yura Tepanosyan, a 30-year-old officer of Armenia’s police forces, was fatally shot Saturday near the seized police station in Yerevan’s Erebuni district, according to a Facebook post from Ashot Aharonya, the head of police’s...
Relatives Not Allowed to Visit Hospitalized Protesters; Law Enforcement Officers Given Free Passage to ICU
The Committee did subsequently issue a statement to report that 23 people were arrested as part of an investigation under Article 225 of Armenia’s Criminal Code (“organization of mass disorder, accompanied with violence...
Yerevan Woman Severely Burned During Violent Protest Dispersal (Photos)
Tamara Manukyan has been admitted to the burns unit of the Surb Grigor Lusavorich hospital in the city’s Nor Nork district. The following pictures of Manukyan’s injuries were provided to Epress.am...
Dozens Injured as Armenian Police Use Special Means Against Protesters (Video, Updated)
The gunmen’s sympathizers initially rallied at Yerevan’s central Freedom Square after news broke out that three members of the armed group had been injured in a shootout with police officers. They soon decided...