U.S. Embassy welcomes amnesty in ArmeniaMay 28, 2011 - 12:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. embassy in Armenia welcomed the amnesty proposed by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and declared by the Armenian parliament. The U.S. embassy also welcomed the quick release of those detained in connection with the events of March 1, 2008. According to a press release of the embassy, the United States believes that the rule of law and democratic institutions are fundamentally important to Armenia’s security and political and economic development. “We remain committed to supporting the Government of Armenia in taking steps to strengthen due process, ensure freedom of assembly and expression, and support an open, vibrant, and prosperous society,” the press release reads. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |