The presence of political prisoners in Armenia is recorded by a number of documents, reports and statements of international organizations. The fact does not need additional proof, the first president of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrossian stated.

At Armenian National Congress (ANC) rally, he dwelled on situation with human rights and democracy in Armenia, as well as international community’s response to the situation.

“The paradox is that ANC, fighting against Armenian dictatorship, is also forced to wage a struggle with the inertness of international organizations in charge of human rights defense and democracy promotions,” the first president said.

Ter-Petrossian slammed the activity of the heads of CoE, EU, OSCE Offices in Yerevan, as well as Armenian Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan’s work methods.