ArmInfo.In the Republic of Armenia, human rights violations and democratic regression are obvious. This is stated in the joint statement of the "Armenia" bloc and the "I have the honor" faction.
The opposition noted that the current authorities are playing democracy in front of the international community, talking about progress, but at the same time grossly violating human rights and fundamental freedoms. In addition, government encroachments on freedom of speech and freedom of assembly have intensified. Although Armenian legislation views detention as a measure of last resort and gives preference to alternative measures, arrest remains the most common practice and is used against opposition figures. "The persecution of opposition politicians and opponents by initiating trumped-up criminal cases, political reprisals through possible means have become the style of work and the calling card of these authorities. Public figures, political figures and their relatives, parents of deceased servicemen have been charged or are being prosecuted in dozens of criminal cases for the simple reason that they criticize the current authorities of Armenia," the statement says.
According to the opposition, there can be no talk of human rights or democracy in a country where detention, as well as the repressive attitude shown during the preliminary investigation and trial, in some cases up to the death of
Based on the above, we draw the attention of international organizations involved in human rights to the flagrant cases of violation of democracy and human rights occurring in Armenia. We call on the Council of Europe to strongly condemn the ongoing regression of democracy in Armenia and gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms," the source says.
