 Overcrowding is one of main issues at Armenian prisons  June 2, 2011 - 17:02 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - At news conference in Yerevan, the head of Helsinki Citizens Assembly Vanadzor Office, civil rights activist Artur Sakunts cited overcrowding as one of the main issues at Armenia's penal institutions.The press secretary of Armenian Justice Ministry's Penal Department Arsen Babayan, in turn, noted that the number of prisoners exceeds the number planned by 800 persons. Specifically, the number of convicted at Nubarashen prison exceeds the number planned by 200. As Mr. Babayan noted, the amnesty announced will improve the situation to some extent. According to data provided by Mr. Babayan, over 5000 prisoners are held in Armenian prisons at present.   4 02.06.11 - Press conference of the head of Helsinki Citizens' Assembly Vanadzor Office Artur Sakunts and spokesman of the criminal executive department at the Justice Ministry Arsen Babayan       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 |  Latest news Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities  Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |
