RA Deputy Foreign Minister, UN Special Rapporteur discuss activity of Armenian Ombudsman’s institutionJune 14, 2010 - 19:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 14, Armenian Deputy Minister Arman Kirakosyan met with UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Margaret Sekaggya, who arrived in Armenia on invitation of the Armenian government. Kirakosyan briefed the UN Special Rapporteur on measures undertaken by Armenia to strengthen the human rights institution, attaching importance to the structure’s independent activity. Besides, the Deputy Minister noted that over 3000 non-governmental organizations are operating in Armenia, the RA MFA press service reported. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |