Larisa Alaverdyan: human rights in elections abused since 1995October 19, 2011 - 15:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In Armenia, abuse of human rights during elections has been reported since 1995, with the practice secured in later years, the 1st Armenian ombudsman, current member of Heritage opposition party said. As Larisa Alaverdyan told a news conference in Yerevan, “I don’t mean to shift the full blame on authorities in 1995.” “Despite the change of power, no progress has been observed since, with violation of human rights gradually gaining in severity,” the politician said regarding the March 1, 2008 events. “Despite legislation, envisaging punishment for electoral violations, it’s law-enforcement policy that Armenia has issues with,” the politician concluded. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. 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. 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. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. |