Armenian Ombudsman Institute threatened - Larisa AlaverdyanDecember 10, 2011 - 15:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ombudsman Institute is facing serious threats, with the authorities reluctant to address the citizens’ complaints, according to the first Ombudsman of Armenia. At news conference in Yerevan, Larisa Alaverdyan noted the legal system the most threatened in Armenia’s human rights field. Commenting on the activity of current Ombudsman Karen Andreasyan, Ms. Alaverdyan gave positive assessment to resumption of hotline service, as well as the offer to open human rights protection offices in Armenia’s regions. In conclusion, Ms. Alaverdyan assessed the situation with human rights protection in Armenia as 3 on a 5-point scale. “However, there’s a major difference between the 3,5 point legislation and its practical use which can be assessed at 2.10 points on the average, ” she remarked. Nevertheless, the first Ombudsman is rather optimistic about the development of the sector. “We'll continue working to improve the human rights situation in Armenia,” she stressed. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. 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. |