Armenia ex-President Kocharyan files lawsuit against PashinyanApril 8, 2021 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Second Armenian President Robert Kocharyan has filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to information posted on DataLex judicial information system. The lawsuit was submitted on April 7, and the case has been assigned to the judge of the Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan, Artur Mkrtchyan. The platform reveals that Kocharyan is demanding to oblige Pashinyan to publicly refute statements he made about him and pay compensation in the amount of AMD 4 million (approximately $7500). Kocharyan, who was charged under Article 300.1 for overthrowing the constitutional order some 13 years ago, was recently acquitted. The case was related to the crackdown on peaceful protesters marching against the results of the presidential election in March 2008. At the time, ten people were killed in clashes between protesters and the police, about 200 were injured. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |