Interfax, Russia
Sept 13 2013
U.S. embassy in Yerevan demands punishment for people who beat up
civil activists
YEREVAN. Sept 13
The U.S. Embassy in Armenia issued a statement in Yerevan on Thursday
condemning the attacks on civil activists, including U.S. citizens,
which began on August 22, and calling on the Armenian authorities to
protect freedom of expression in the country.
The statement says that two activists were beaten during the most
recent attack, which took place on September 5. Activists are being
followed and threatened, the document says.
The U.S. embassy called on the Armenian government to condemn these
attacks, conduct investigations, and punish the culprits.
Sept 13 2013
U.S. embassy in Yerevan demands punishment for people who beat up
civil activists
YEREVAN. Sept 13
The U.S. Embassy in Armenia issued a statement in Yerevan on Thursday
condemning the attacks on civil activists, including U.S. citizens,
which began on August 22, and calling on the Armenian authorities to
protect freedom of expression in the country.
The statement says that two activists were beaten during the most
recent attack, which took place on September 5. Activists are being
followed and threatened, the document says.
The U.S. embassy called on the Armenian government to condemn these
attacks, conduct investigations, and punish the culprits.