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  • Investigation Of March 1 Events Remains Armenia's Commitment

    INVESTIGATION OF MARCH 1 EVENTS REMAINS ARMENIA'S COMMITMENT
    By A. Haroutiunian

    AZG Armenian Daily
    16/04/2008

    Human Rights

    During the yesterday session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the
    Council of Europe, among numerous other issues, was discussed the
    2007 report on human rights. The report was represented by Human
    Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammerberg.

    In a later interview the Commissioner said that the Council of Europe
    expects the Government of the Republic of Armenia to answer if it is
    willing to cooperate with the CE in the investigation of the March
    1 events.

    The Council of Europe had suggested Armenia to start an independent
    and transparent investigation of the matter. "I don't think that the
    international public can force Armenia to hold such investigation. We
    can only suggest and give advice. The authorities of Armenia are
    expected top give a certain answer, what kind of contribution they
    expect from the Council of Europe. We can offer expert assistance,"
    said Human Rights Commissioner Hammerberger.

    The CE representative also said that he can make no professional
    statement about the detentions after March 1. He only reminded that
    the position of the Council of Europe remains the same: no one must
    be detained for his/her political ideas.
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