Overcrowding is one of main issues at Armenian prisons June 2, 2011 - 17:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At news conference in Yerevan, the head of Helsinki Citizens Assembly Vanadzor Office, civil rights activist Artur Sakunts cited overcrowding as one of the main issues at Armenia's penal institutions.The press secretary of Armenian Justice Ministry's Penal Department Arsen Babayan, in turn, noted that the number of prisoners exceeds the number planned by 800 persons. Specifically, the number of convicted at Nubarashen prison exceeds the number planned by 200. As Mr. Babayan noted, the amnesty announced will improve the situation to some extent. According to data provided by Mr. Babayan, over 5000 prisoners are held in Armenian prisons at present. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. |