Armenia

Armenia: Another Chance for Reconcilation?

Giorgi Gogia — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:43:33 -0700

There will be elections on Sunday in Yerevan, Armenia's capital. The poll will be the first test of Armenian democracy since the February 2008 presidential election, which was marred by irregularities and culminated in a violent confrontation between the authorities and the opposition. With a tight contest and political polarization, risks are high for post-election protests this weekend.

Democracy on Rocky Ground

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:28:36 -0800

This 64-page report details the clashes between police and protesters in Armenia's capital, Yerevan, on March 1, 2008, in the wake of the disputed February 2008 presidential polls. It also documents the ill-treatment of individuals detained in connection with the violence, and lack of comprehensive investigation and accountability for excessive use of force on March 1 and in its aftermath.

Democracy on Rocky Ground

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:25:12 -0800

Democracy on Rocky Ground

Armenia's Disputed 2008 Presidential Election, Post-Election Violence, and the One-Sided Pursuit of Accountability

Map of Central Yerevan

I. Summary

II. Methodology

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Armenia: Skewed Prosecution Over 2008 Clashes

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:00:30 -0800

(New York) - Armenia has yet to hold the police accountable for their excessive use of force a year after a day of clashes with protesters that led to at least 10 deaths, Human Rights Watch said in a comprehensive report today.

Armenia

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Letter to the Armenian Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Regarding the Imprisonment of Arman Babajanian

Human Rights Watch — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Dear Prime Minister Sargsyan and Minister Danielyan,
We are writing to encourage you to ensure the release of the well-known journalist and editor, Arman Babajanian, from prison based on his pending request for parole.

Letter to the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor of the US State Department about Concerns in Armenia, Az

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Dear Secretary Kramer,

We believe that your forthcoming trips to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia provide important opportunities for raising key human rights concerns with the respective governments. Below we outline our main concerns in each country as well as recommendations for bringing the countries in line with their international commitments.

Armenia

Armenia: Leading Human Rights Defender Assaulted

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:00:00 -0700

As part of their investigation into yesterday’s assault of a leading human rights defender, the Armenian authorities should investigate the extent to which the victim’s human rights work was a motive for the attack, Human Rights Watch said today. Mikael Danielian, the Chairman of the Armenian Helsinki Association, was wounded by an air gun on May 21, 2008 in Yerevan, the country’s capital.

Armenia after the Election

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0700

The way the Armenian government responds to the crisis following last month's events will test the integrity of its democratic institutions and its commitment to international human rights standards.

Armenia: Sargsian Should Restore Rights

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Following his inauguration on April 9, Armenia’s new president Serzh Sargsian should investigate last month’s violence and take other decisive steps to address the human rights crisis in the country, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch urged Armenia’s international partners to help the country meet its international commitments and get it on track to democratic development.