Human rights

Human rights | 29.03.12 | 13:21

Armenian Ombudsman’s office releases annual report on state bodies’ activity

By Gohar Abrahamyan

The Defender of Human Rights of Armenia (Ombudsman) has published annual reports based on the results of the researches done in a number of state bodies in Armenia.

The Ombudsman’s first report is on the developments in the activities of the Ministry of Justice of Armenia, where according to the Ombudsman’s assessments, along with some positive developments there are many shortcomings and problems.

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Human rights | 27.03.12 | 15:08

Eye on Army: Ombudsman’s Office releases report on military service

By Gohar Abrahamyan

A report released by the Ombudsman’s office Monday shows that conditions for military service in Armenia have shown improvement, but that numerous concerns yet remain of issues of servicemen’s welfare.

Of greatest concern is the circumstances surrounding non-combat deaths, about which the report says:

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Human rights | 23.03.12 | 15:24

Fiction?: Army pursues author as Armenia celebrates its status as “World Book Capital”

By Gayane Mkrtchyan

The author of a book that is said to defame the Armenian Army has been charged with dissemination of pornographic material and his book, “Demob Day”, has been removed from some bookstore shelves following pressure from the Military Police.

Author Hovhannes Ishkhanyan, 24, a computer programmer and former army conscript, published the book in only 300 copies, about 120 of which have been sold.

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Human rights | 23.03.12 | 12:19

U.S report says Turkey is among world’s worst violators of religious freedom

Turkey criticized a US report on religious freedoms that listed Turkey among the world's worst violators of religious freedoms, saying it considers the document “null and void.”

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Human rights | 13.03.12 | 16:01

Costly Claims: Libel and slander charges against media most often settled out of court

By Gayane Mkrtchyan

The numerous civil claims against mass media for insult and slander that sprang up last year were settle out of court, according to attorneys who say both sides preferred settlements to drawn-out trials.

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Human rights | 07.03.12 | 15:49

Charges Brought: Syunik village head charged with rape of a minor

The head of Hartashen village, Syunik province, who is also a teacher of gymnastics at the village school, has been arrested on a charge of raping an eighth-grade student.

Azat Ghukasyan, 50, is charge with rape of a minor.

Village mayor denies pedophilia accusation, says he is being ‘blackmailed’

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Human rights | 23.02.12 | 13:44

Bad Condition: Helsinki Association says Armenia lacks human rights respect

By Gayane Mkrtchyan

An annual report published by Helsinki Association on Wednesday shows that Armenia continues to be challenged with gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, while authorities are doing nothing to rectify it.

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Human rights | 13.02.12 | 12:20

Exit Plan: Armenians of Syria may need escape if Assad regime collapses

By Gayane Abrahamyan

The anti-government uprising in Syria that has taken more than 6,000 lives has become an issue of serious concerns for the 80,000-Armenian community residing in various parts of the country.

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Human rights | 10.02.12 | 11:26

Mute request: Armenian TV companies urged to offer sign language interpretation for non-hearing audience

By Lilit Arakelyan
ArmeniaNow intern

For several days one of Armenia’s leading television channels has supplied its newscasts with sign-language translation for non-hearing viewers following a relevant request to its owner and senior politician.

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Human rights | 06.02.12 | 11:45

Punishment or persecution?: Case against opposition paper’s journalist viewed by many as crackdown on free speech

By Naira Hayrumyan

Last Friday’s controversial arrest of a pro-opposition newspaper’s journalist has raised questions and suspicions among the country’s media community that it might be a retribution for his critical reporting against the chief of the national police force.

Hayk Gevorgyan, a 45-year-old deputy editor for the Haykakan Zhamanak daily, is accused of a hit and run and police say he has not complied with their request to come for questioning. Meanwhile, the paper’s chief editor and opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) activist Nikol Pashinyan as well as most media organizations and human rights activists describe the case as persecution connected with Gevorgyan’s professional activities.

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Human rights | 01.02.12 | 11:50

Talking corruption: Armenian parties discuss ways to end graft in politics, society

By Gayane Mkrtchyan

The presence of political will, changes in the legislation and public involvement are the three elements for a successful struggle against corruption, said representatives of several Armenian opposition political parties during a discussion in Yerevan on Tuesday.

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Balloon Tragedy Recalled as Victims Recover; German specialist praises work of local physicians

By Gayane Mkrtchyan

A German plastic surgeon visiting Armenia has operated on eight victims of the May 4 accident with balloons which ignited during the Republican’s campaign concert and left more than a hundred and fifty people injured, a few dozens suffered deep burns.

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Education

Knowing the neighbors: Armenia to raise the level of Caucasus studies

By Gohar Abrahamyan

The Yerevan State University (YSU) says in the next academic year Caucasus studies will become available for undergraduate students. In launching the course the Caucasus Studies Department of the Faculty of History at YSU considers the importance of studying the language, history and culture of Armenia’s neighboring countries, including Azerbaijan.

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Education

WiFi, textbooks and more: VivaCell-MTS launches a new program in Armenian schools

By Siranuysh Gevorgyan

The Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia and Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS signed an agreement, according to which 107 high schools of Armenia will be provided with Wi-Fi connection. In addition, about 230 textbooks and methodological manuals will be digitalized.

Connected: Education minister promises more schools with Wi-Fi

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Human rights

Armenian Ombudsman’s office releases annual report on state bodies’ activity

Eye on Army: Ombudsman’s Office releases report on military service

Fiction?: Army pursues author as Armenia celebrates its status as “World Book Capital”

U.S report says Turkey is among world’s worst violators of religious freedom

Costly Claims: Libel and slander charges against media most often settled out of court

Charges Brought: Syunik village head charged with rape of a minor

Bad Condition: Helsinki Association says Armenia lacks human rights respect

Exit Plan: Armenians of Syria may need escape if Assad regime collapses

Mute request: Armenian TV companies urged to offer sign language interpretation for non-hearing audience

Punishment or persecution?: Case against opposition paper’s journalist viewed by many as crackdown on free speech

Talking corruption: Armenian parties discuss ways to end graft in politics, society

Balloon Tragedy Recalled as Victims Recover; German specialist praises work of local physicians

Knowing the neighbors: Armenia to raise the level of Caucasus studies

WiFi, textbooks and more: VivaCell-MTS launches a new program in Armenian schools

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