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AMNESTY FOR ARMENIAN PRISONERS IS STILL A BIG QUESTION
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Feb 5 2015
5 February 2015 - 2:24pm
The issue of an amnesty for Armenian prisoners in connection with the
100th anniversary of the so-called "Armenian genocide" has not been
solved completely. Moreover, experts oppose this step, as it may cause
an increase in crime, resulting in those amnestied returning to prison.
"Sources close to the authorities have informed that the expectations,
with respect to declaring an amnesty in Armenia and on the occasion of
the centenary of the Genocide, may not be met; many in the country's
law-enforcement system are against such a decision," Tert.am cited
the Haykakan Zhamanak daily's article.
"The problem is that, after the previous amnesty, the criminogenic
situation has become substantially more strained in Armenia, and
numerous people released from prison were arrested again one week,
one month later," the newspaper remains.
"According to some experts, at present, when the economic situation is
quite complicated, the chances of adaptation of those released have
reduced more, and the application of amnesty in these conditions may
seriously aggravate the criminogenic situation in Armenia, and bring
about unwanted consequences," the author warns.
"The National Assembly corridors, however, are saying that Serzh
Sargsyan still has no final decision on this matter," Haykakan
Zhamanak wrote.
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/politics/65839.html
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Feb 5 2015
5 February 2015 - 2:24pm
The issue of an amnesty for Armenian prisoners in connection with the
100th anniversary of the so-called "Armenian genocide" has not been
solved completely. Moreover, experts oppose this step, as it may cause
an increase in crime, resulting in those amnestied returning to prison.
"Sources close to the authorities have informed that the expectations,
with respect to declaring an amnesty in Armenia and on the occasion of
the centenary of the Genocide, may not be met; many in the country's
law-enforcement system are against such a decision," Tert.am cited
the Haykakan Zhamanak daily's article.
"The problem is that, after the previous amnesty, the criminogenic
situation has become substantially more strained in Armenia, and
numerous people released from prison were arrested again one week,
one month later," the newspaper remains.
"According to some experts, at present, when the economic situation is
quite complicated, the chances of adaptation of those released have
reduced more, and the application of amnesty in these conditions may
seriously aggravate the criminogenic situation in Armenia, and bring
about unwanted consequences," the author warns.
"The National Assembly corridors, however, are saying that Serzh
Sargsyan still has no final decision on this matter," Haykakan
Zhamanak wrote.
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/politics/65839.html