Armenian Soldier With Foot Problems Forced to Serve in Slippers
Petrosyan, as HCAV reported, was conscripted into army service despite having serious disqualifying health conditions, including third degree flat feet, heel bursitis, which made him unable to wear standard military boots...
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...
Armenian Family Turn to Crowdfunding to Raise Money for Son's Treatment Abroad
The Sargsyans' have expectations from the state and haven't even tried to apply to any state structure for help. “We work for the state but it's doing everything to strip us of everything we've got. What should we do? Should we just leave [Armenia]...
Vanadzor Man Goes on Hunger Strike to Demand Solution to Housing Issue
We, along with others affected by the [1988 Spitak earthquake] have been living in a condominium since 1993. We were told to live there until our housing issue was resolved. We tried to buy these territories ...
Armenian Prime Minister Resigns
Press speculations regarding the Armenian premier's potential resignation began over a week ago. According to multiple reports, Abrahamyan, who was appointed prime minister after Tigran Sargsyan's...
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...
Young Man Found Hanged in Armavir Jail Was 'Not Predisposed' to Suicide
The lawyer added that she intended to file a motion for a re-examination appointment since “there are many mysterious circumstances surrounding the death...
Armenian Military Authorities Report Third Soldier Death in Five Days
Note, another 19-year-old Defense Army soldier, Arayik Ordubekyan, had died on September 2 “when carrying out combat duties,” according to NKR military authorities. ..
Armenian Serviceman Found Dead at Bottom of Cliff
Gegham A Yeghiazaryan, a serviceman of a southwestern military unit of Armenia's Armed Forces, was found dead Monday afternoon at the bottom of a cliff on the road leading to combat positions, the Armenian...
Arrested Armenian Gunman on Hunger Strike to Demand Proper Medical Care for Injured Allies
Lawyers for the arrested gunmen have repeatedly voiced concerns over inadequate medical treatment provided to their clients. Some have gone so far as to say that the “Daredevils of Sasun” members were being tortured...
Son of Armenian Governor's Driver Accused of Fresh Violence
According to the daily, Hakobyan is accused of brutally beating Vache Harutyunyan, an employee of a local construction material store, and Harutyunyan's cousin Alik. A spokesperson for...