  US Embassy urges Armenian government to show restraint and protesters to remain responsible April 22, 2018 - 20:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the official message released today by the U.S. Embassy in Armenia on their official Facebook page, U.S. government strongly encouraged police and protesters “to adhere to peaceful, legal means for freedom of assembly as provided for by the Armenian constitution.” The message also stated “we urge government to show restraint to allow for peaceful protest and we urge those exercising their freedom of assembly to do so responsibly, to avoid violence, and to prevent an escalation of tensions. We are concerned over reports of violence against journalists and demonstrators; we emphasize the need for those responsible for violence against police or demonstrators to be held accountable under the law.” The announcement concluded with the statement “A peaceful resolution requires meaningful political dialogue in good faith.”   Top stories For more than 10 days, observers of the European Union mission in Armenia have been conducting patrols. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan left for Germany on a working visit on March 2-3. The European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, Toivo Klaar, has arrived in Yerevan. Hakob Arshakyan said it is unacceptable for Armenia that the CSTO PA establish relations with the PAs of the OIC and the OTS.   Partner news |  Latest news Team launches Speak Up platform to promote transparent practices  Team Telecom Armenia has launched the Speak Up platform, the company says in a statement.Ucom offers a new uDrift 3500 mobile internet tariff In order to join and activate the tariff plan, one should visit one of the Ucom sales and service centers.Armenia moves to ban foreign currency home loans The National Assembly has approved amendments to the law, which were submitted by lawmaker Gevorg Papoyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Armenian serviceman who went missing in fog has been found The serviceman who went missing in the border areas of the southern province of Syunik has been found, the Defense Ministry said on March 2. |
