Vahagn Chakhalyan transferred to a colony of strict regimeAugust 25, 2009 - 18:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Javahk political activist Vahagn Chakhalyan , who on July 31 this year was transferred from the Gldaniysk prison № 8, Tbilisi to the colony № 2, Rustavi, on August 21 was again transferred, this time in a strict regime colony № 6 in Rustavi. As PanARMENIAN.Net was informed by the Yerkir Union of repatriation and development organizations, the Georgian authorities instead of ensuring the safety of Javakhk political activist, subject him to a greater risk by moving him into an institution jailed persons for hard and particularly violent crimes. "By strengthening both direct and indirect pressures on Chakhalyan, the Georgian authorities hope to break his determination to continue the court fight, since the judicial process more and more reveal a completely fabricated character of the criminal case. The Yerkir Union calls upon the Georgian authorities to immediately cease pressure on Chakhalyan and guarantee his security by moving him to the initial place of imprisonment, Gldaniysk prison number 8 and keeping there by the end of the appeals process (including in higher courts). The Yerkir Union requests the Public Defender of Georgia, diplomatic missions accredited in Georgia, international human rights organizations to take effective measures to immediately halt a new round of pressure by Georgian authorities against Javakhk political activist and ensure his security," the statement of the Yerkir Union says. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |