Several Armenian NGOs act in support of Mariam SuhkudyanAugust 19, 2009 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Several non-governmental organizations have acted in support of green youth movement activist Mariam Sukhudyan. In release signed by Armenian NGOs affiliating with South Caucasus Network of Human Rights Defenders, authors state that Armenian authorities «continue violence and intimidation policy against citizens they dislike».Reiterating that persecution against environment movement leader Mariam Sukhudyan is another evidence of intolerance policy, 9 human rights and journalist NGOs demanded that criminal case against her be immediately dismissed. In their recent release, NGOs also call on international organizations to support their demands and exert pressure upon Armenian authorities. Around 50 proponents of green youth movement are currently conducting a rally near Erebuni Police Office's Investigative Department where movement activist Mariam Sukhudyan is now being interrogated. Protesters waiting for activist are holding posters reading «We are all Mariam Sukhdyans». On August 13, Mariam Sukhudyan received summons for interrogation as an accused under Section 1, Article 135 of RA Criminal Code (libel). However, on August 15, she was informed of being accused of a crime prescribed by Section 2 Article 333 of RA Criminal Code (providing false information accompanied by artificial creation of evidence) Let's note, that the latter article envisages a graver punishment which may be imprisonment for up to 5 years. Summons dated August 15 contained new charges against Sukhudyan, inviting her to interrogation on August 19. Criminal case was filed after the November 13, 2008 regular broadcast of Haylur on Public TV channel. There, a school-girl from Nubarashen boarding school No. 11 complained about being sexually harassed by a teacher, «Ecolur» NGO says in a press release. Sukhudyan herself finds she is being persecuted for participating in «SOS-Teghut» function aimed the protection of Teghut forest. 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 | 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. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |