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Time in Yerevan: 11:07,   29 March 2024

Armed assault was followed by unprecedented campaign of hatred and violence propaganda – Armenian Ombudsman

Armed assault was followed by unprecedented campaign of hatred and violence propaganda – 
Armenian Ombudsman

YEREVAN, JULY 29, ARMENPRESS. Human Rights Defender of Armenia Arman Tatoyan issued a statement over the situation created as a result of the armed assault at the Police station by the gunmen.

“Armenpress” presents the full statement:

“1. The events in Yerevan, starting from the early morning of July 17, were accompanied by serious violations of the fundamental human rights. A Police Colonel has been killed, several were wounded as a result of the armed assault at the Police station.

2. The armed assault was followed by an unprecedented campaign of hatred speech and violence propaganda.

3. Both peaceful, as well as violent rallies took place during which the Police made violations of the freedom of peaceful rallies and personal freedom rights, there were also reports of torture and ill treatment.

4. A tense environment has been created among the public as a result of these events. It in its turn led to the increase of violence during the rallies, as well as the new violations by the Police.

5. The dangerous behaviors of the gunmen in recent days in the Police station (torching vehicles, irregular shots and etc) more escalated the situation. The above-mentioned actions create a direct threat to the rights of residents living near the Police station, especially the children and elderly people. This is evidenced by the public concerns of the residents.

6. Unfortunately, as a result of a firefight on July 27, both some of the gunmen and the law enforcement agencies were wounded.

7. The same day it was informed that the gunmen held the paramedics hostage who came to show medical assistance to the wounded in the Police station. This fact is especially unacceptable taking into account the doctors’ humanitarian high mission.

8. The same day it was reported that some of the gunmen are being kept in the Police station against their own will and cannot leave the Police precinct without engendering their life.

9. All these led to deepening the intolerance among the public. It is also concerning when certain groups of the society publicly encourage hatred and call for violence. The private and family life is being obviously neglected, against whom the hatred is directed.

10. Such situation hinders the competent state institutions to take efficient measures for preventing the human rights violations, as well as for giving proper solutions to these events, and creates distrust towards them. In connection with this, the entire system of guaranteeing human rights in Armenia is being seriously endangered leaving a negative impact on the rule of law.

11. Thus, the respective state bodies and the public figures must make active efforts aimed at eliminating and preventing the further human rights violations. It is necessary to ensure the restoration of tolerance within the public and finally, the peaceful and safe solution of the situation”.

 








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