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On 10 November, following the death of detainee Arsen Gevorgyan at the “Nubarashen” Penitentiary Institution, the Human Rights Defender initiated an examination to study issues falling within the scope of the Defender’s mandate in relation to the incident. Within the framework of the examination, clarifications will be requested from the competent state authorities.
The Human Rights Defender emphasises that the State bears responsibility for ensuring the rights of persons deprived of their liberty or otherwise under its jurisdiction, including the obligation to protect their right to life and health. The State is also obliged to ensure a comprehensive, full and objective investigation of criminal proceedings initiated in connection with deaths.
The Human Rights Defender expresses her condolences to Arsen Gevorgyan’s family and relatives.
On November 10, at the instruction of the Human Rights Defender, representatives of the Office conducted unannounced, ad hoc visits to Armavir and Abovyan penitentiary institutions under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.
On 10 November, following the death of detainee Arsen Gevorgyan at the “Nubarashen” Penitentiary Institution, the Human Rights Defender initiated an examination to study issues falling within the scope of the Defender’s mandate in relation to the incident. Within the framework of the examination, clarifications will be requested from the competent state authorities.
During the visit, students and staff members were introduced to the Human Rights Defender’s powers and main areas of activity, as well as the available ways to contact the Defender.
Armen Navasardyan, Assistant to the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, participated as a speaker in the Social Democracy Academy held in Aghveran and organized by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Armenia.