Armenian Soldier Subjected to Violence Before Death
The body of Captain Andranik Mkrtchyan, an officer of the Meghri military unit and intelligence commander, was found on August 20, 2017 in one of the company’s rooms...
Students Go on Fresh Hunger Strike Against Abolishment of Military Deferments
The month-long negotiations have no results. Provision 22.5 of the law [envisages deferments only for students] who will be deemed ‘exceptional’ or ‘genius.’ Note, that...
Armenia’s Police Support Gunning Down of Stray Dogs, Animal Lovers Claim
“The video was filmed and sent [to Dingo] by local residents. In such cases - arbitrary use of weapons in public areas - the police are obliged to take action even if there...
Students Convinced Their Alternative Deferment Proposal ‘Realizable and Benefits State'
We have proposed to introduce a new set of standards making it possible to track the students’ progress and see whether they are eligible for a deferment...
Armenian Villagers Set Precedent by Boycotting Public Hearings on Mining Project: Discussion
I was very surprised; I had never seen such a thing before. People were boycotting not only the mining project itself but also the public hearings...
Armenian Parliament Passes Bill on ‘Preventing Violence in Family’
The National Assembly of Armenia overwhelmingly passed a bill Friday seeking to “prevent family violence, protect persons subjected to family violence, and restore family ...
Former Artsvashen Residents Gather in Yerevan to Protest Against Decades of Neglect
The demonstrators, most of whom get their income mainly from cattle-breeding, also complained about the level of unemployment in Chambarak which forces more and more people ...
Shnogh Villagers Demand Compensation for Damage Caused by Mining
As a result of Teghout mine development by 'Teghout' CJSC, the Shnogh River and the areas belonging to us are regularly and continuously polluted with the leaks and emissions ...
Villagers Fighting Against Mine Exploitation Terrorized by Mining Company Supporters: Statement
The person shooting the video was the same person having drilled a hole in the mining area without any permit for Shekaghbyur project. The other supporter of the company was the...
19-Year-Old Soldier Pleads Guilty to Murder of Fellow Serviceman
Forensic examinations also found that Khudaverdyan was conscious at the time of the murder and all his actions were a product of his own volition. Syunik district court judge...
Villagers in Armenia Protest Against Mine Exploitation
One of the villagers’ main concerns is that after the mine is put into operation, their communities will be deprived of drinking and irrigation water, which will inevitably hinder ...
Second Rockfall in Two Months Injures Another Miner in Armenia
Representatives of the Akhtala Mining and Processing Enterprise refused to comment on the incident, claiming that they were not authorized to in the absence of director Lyova Vardanyan...