  President Sargsyan apologizes to journalists over July 29 violence August 1, 2016 - 20:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan apologized to journalists in the aftermath of a standoff following the seizure of a police station. “I thank the journalists for their selfless work and contribution to the bloodless resolution. I also apologize to our journalists for the events of the night of July 29-30. That has been the main shortcoming in the course of these days,” the President said in a statement today (August 1) speaking in the aftermath of a standoff following the Yerevan police station siege by Sasna Tsrer armed group, Panorama.am reports. Speaking to a gathering of a group of artists, medical workers, media representatives, political and community leaders, members of the Public Council, as well as representatives of the government, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II and the clergymen, the President assured that proper lessons will be learnt as a result of the crisis. “I am asking only the journalists, (not the law enforcement officers) to leave the memory of police brutality in the past, since I am indeed sure that it won’t happen again. I also wish that these incidents should never affect your free enterprise in the future,” Sargsyan said. Also read: Sasna Tsrer lay down arms: Further bloodshed must be avoided  Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
