US Welcomes Amnesty, Committed to Assisting Armenia toward Democracy

In a statement issued on May 27 by US Department of State Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner, the United States welcomes the prisoner amnesty granted by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and declared by the parliament this week, “and is pleased to see the quick release of those detained in connection with the events of March 1, 2008.

“The United States is committed to supporting the Government of Armenia in taking steps to strengthen due process, ensure freedom of assembly and expression, and enable Armenia to become an open, democratic, and prosperous society.”