April 15, 2004 - 18:12 AMT
OSCE CALLS TO RESOLVE DIFFERENCES IN ARMENIA VIA POLITICAL DIALOGUE
The OSCE is concerned about the latest developments in Armenia and calls on all the parties involved to resolve their differences through a political dialogue to ease tensions in the country. This was stated by the OSCE Office in Yerevan, adding it is paying particular attention to the fate of those detained and the condition of those who suffered injuries during the police operation in Yerevan held in the morning of April 13, and to the question of the searches of the headquarters of the main opposition parties of Armenia. The OSCE Office in Yerevan welcomes the release of three members of the Armenian Parliament - Shavarsh Kocharian, Arshak Sadoyan and Alexan Karapetian - who were also detained during the police operation, the statement runs. At the same time, it expresses concern with regard to the alleged use of force during their detention and reports on difficulties they experienced in receiving legal assistance, while in detention. The OSCE Office will continue to monitor the implementation by Armenia of human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in OSCE principles and commitments accepted by Armenia as a participant in the Organization, the statement says.