Armenia Human Rights
Human Rights Concerns
In line with its human rights commitments to the Council of Europe, Armenia abolished capital punishment in peacetime. However, it failed to meet its commitments to the Council of Europe on conscientious objectors to compulsory military service, who continued to be imprisoned. The authorities detained hundreds of protesters who took part in peaceful opposition rallies to contest the outcome of the presidential elections. The police reportedly used excessive force when they detained scores of protesters calling for the resignation of President Robert Kocharian. Dozens of opposition activists and supporters, including women, were reportedly beaten and ill-treated by police. Journalists, opposition political activists and a human rights defender were assaulted by unknown assailants. Conscientious objectors to compulsory military service continued to be imprisoned, despite Armenia’s commitments to the Council of Europe.
Latest News
Armenia: There's no pride in silence: domestic and sexual violence against women in ArmeniaNovember 12, 2008
Armenia: Women suffer in silence
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Armenia: Amnesty International to launch a report on violence against women eu
November 07, 2008
Religious minority faces discrimination in Armenia
January 16, 2008
Europe and Central Asia: Torture and ill-treatment Overview
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Latest Reports
Armenia: Violence in the family in Armenia: Case of Greta BaghdasaryanNovember 13, 2008
Armenia: No pride in silence: Domestic and sexual violence against women in Armenia: Summary
November 13, 2008
Armenia: No pride in silence: Countering violence in the family in Armenia
November 13, 2008
Vital UN human rights work under threat
May 09, 2007
