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How was 2012 for Armenian media?
news.am
January 01, 2013 | 20:26
In a conversation with Armenian News-NEWS.am, the head of the
Committee on Protection of Freedom of Expression (CPFE) Ashot Melikyan
said that 2012 for the Armenian media was colorful, positive
tendencies were noticed, but there is also a lot to do.
Although Ashot Melikyan did not mention any specific figures, he said
that 2012 was a relatively quiet in terms of physical violence against
journalists. Violence began to decline as early as 2010, and from year
to year rate continues to decline. During the past year, there were 4
cases of physical violence against journalists, which coincided with
the period of elections - both parliamentary and local government
bodies. In terms of legal action against the media the year was also
calm. If 2011 was unprecedented in the number of lawsuits against the
media (36 claims were submitted), in 2012 this number decreased by
several times.
Despite positive developments in 2012, the media in Armenia has not
avoided the pressures, threats, and the use of economic tools against
the media. According to Ashot Melikyan, the number of violations of
the rights to receive and disseminate information has increased.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
news.am
January 01, 2013 | 20:26
In a conversation with Armenian News-NEWS.am, the head of the
Committee on Protection of Freedom of Expression (CPFE) Ashot Melikyan
said that 2012 for the Armenian media was colorful, positive
tendencies were noticed, but there is also a lot to do.
Although Ashot Melikyan did not mention any specific figures, he said
that 2012 was a relatively quiet in terms of physical violence against
journalists. Violence began to decline as early as 2010, and from year
to year rate continues to decline. During the past year, there were 4
cases of physical violence against journalists, which coincided with
the period of elections - both parliamentary and local government
bodies. In terms of legal action against the media the year was also
calm. If 2011 was unprecedented in the number of lawsuits against the
media (36 claims were submitted), in 2012 this number decreased by
several times.
Despite positive developments in 2012, the media in Armenia has not
avoided the pressures, threats, and the use of economic tools against
the media. According to Ashot Melikyan, the number of violations of
the rights to receive and disseminate information has increased.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress