Armenian Activist's Forced Psychiatric Commitment 'Not Unlawful,' Officials Claim
Investigators haven't found evidence to prove that Arakelyan was indeed subjected to beatings at the psychiatric facility. The investigator also said that tying Arakelyan up and taking her...
Former Nairit Employees Hope European Organization Wins Tender for Plant's Re-Launch
A group of former Nairit employees gathered today outside the government offices in Yerevan to announce that they would not let the executive body take advantage of the bankruptcy...
Authorities Ignoring Lawyer's Motion Over Death of Armavir Prisoner
The motion was filed back in September, but I have yet to receive any response. I sent another appeal on Wednesday to be informed of the steps the authorities have taken to date...
Armenian TV Journalist 'Pardoned' and to Be Reinstated to His Job: Press
On December 14 Ghazaryan’s Urvagits hosted comedian Sergey Danielyan who has recently created a satirical political party called “Active Civil Step” (the abbreviation of which spells “shit” in Armenian)...
Fatal Car Crash Involving Armenian Serviceman Caused by Vehicle's Faulty Brakes and Official Negligence
They were supposed to send two cars: one to transport the kids, and the other for the furniture. But instead, they were only given this one Ural...
'Exceptionally Sensitive and Caring;' Republican Professor Pens Article on Yerevan Mayor
Today we have a mayor who has accumulated a learning experience over the years working in local government. He is well aware of the issues facing each of the 12 administrative...
Supporter of Yerevan Gunmen Bedbound Since Release from Prison
In the appeal, the lawyers stressed that the Bechterew’s disease, which the inmate has previously undergone a spine surgery for, is grounds alone for changing his preventive measure...
Sick Yerevan Prisoner Discharged from Hospital, Still 'Denied Treatment'
According to the lawyer, the Harutyunyan was transferred to the prison suddenly, with no warning whatsoever; “I was going to visit him on December 30 at the Convicts' Hospital...
'Will Kill You If You Leave Me;' Women's Group Shares Story of Yerevan Domestic Violence Victim
When the man phoned home from prison and asked what “his Artyom” was doing, the grandmother replied, “he wants his mother.” Arthur, then, urged his mother to “buy him a plush bunny to play with...
Armenian Organizations and Individuals Sign Statement Against Rising Acts of Hatred
- We are gravely concerned for the working class Armenians who are recipients of social services such as Section 8 housing, Medicare and social security...
Armenian Hunger-Striking Prisoner Plans to Now Refuse Water
Nerses Poghosyan, a suspect arrested seven months ago as part of the Armenian law enforcement forces’ investigation into an alleged coup plot...
Opposition Activist Charged with Violence Against Police Officer Says He Has No Hope for Acquittal
Safaryan has been behind bars for nearly year; he was arrested on January 1, 2016, and subsequently charged with assaulting police officer Gegham Khachatryan, after several dozen members of...