CYCLE OF REPRESSION: HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ARMENIA

Human Rights Watch Briefing Paper

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May 4, 2004

Summary

Background: 2003 Presidential Election

Prelude to April 12-13

Restrictions on Travel to Yerevan

The April 12-13 Events

Excessive Force

Raids of Party Headquarters

Detentions: Due Process Violations and Torture

Torture and ill-treatment in police custody

Freedom of the Press

International Response

Recommendations