  European Court considering Armenian Jehovah witness’s suitNovember 24, 2010 - 13:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The grand chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is considering the case of an Armenian citizen, a Jehovah witness. Vahan Bayadyan, a conscientious objector, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison in January 2003 and was released on parole in July of the same year. Bayadyan issued a suit to the ECHR citing violation of the freedom of religion. In October 2009, the ECHR lower chamber ruled that the Armenian court decision was in line with the European Convention on Human Rights.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
