Report: Armenian government didn’t commit any politically motivated killings in 2010

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian government or its agents did not commit any politically motivated killings, says the U.S. Department of State 2010 Human Rights Report: Armenia.

However, it emphasizes that no developments were reported in the investigation into the deaths of eight civilians and two police officers killed during clashes between security forces, looters, and protesters disputing the 2008 presidential elections.

There was no progress during the year in the police investigation into allegations that law enforcement personnel tortured and intimidated numerous witnesses who were called to testify against opposition figures arrested in connection with the 2008 presidential elections and ensuing violence, the report says.

It also notes that during the year 54 military servicemen died under noncombat conditions, an increase from 44 in 2009.