U.S. Department of State slams use of violence for political changeAugust 3, 2016 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Department of State issued a statement condemning the use of violence in achieving political change in Armenia. “We’re greatly relieved by the completion of the hostage situation at Yerevan’s police station. We’d like to reiterate that the use of violence in achieving politic change in Armenia is unacceptable,” the statement posted on the Voice of America website said. On July 30, the U.S. Embassy expressed deep concern over “the shocking images and credible reports of violence and excessive use of force by the police to disperse protestors during the night of July 29-30.” “The Prosecutor General’s launch of a criminal case into violence against journalists is a positive initial step, and we call on the government to allow a full, independent, and transparent investigation into all allegations of human rights violations, and to prosecute all those involved to the fullest extent of the law. We also urge the government to take immediate steps to ensure similar violations of Armenians’ constitutional and human rights do not recur,” the Embassy’s statement said. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |