As a
result of the monitoring carried out by the Human Rights Defender’s Office,
concerning information has been received that a few days ago journalist Mr.
Hakob Karapetyan, a representative of the Yerevan Press Club, was subjected to
violence.
The
Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, has
repeatedly emphasized that any manifestation of violence is strictly
unacceptable and condemnable. Each case must receive an appropriate legal
assessment, and those responsible must be held accountable. The state has clear
legal obligations in this regard. It is particularly important to ensure the
unhindered and ethical exercise of professional activities, including
journalistic activities, and to guarantee its protection.
According
to the examination carried out by the Human Rights Defender’s Office, it was
found that criminal proceedings have been initiated in connection with the
mentioned case and a preliminary investigation is underway. Attaching
importance to the mentioned circumstance, the Human Rights Defender considers
it crucial to conduct a rapid, objective and comprehensive investigation into
such cases, as well as to provide the public with the permissible amount of
information in this regard.
It
should be noted that all such cases are under the direct attention of the Human
Rights Defender, and necessary steps are being taken within the framework of
the Defender’s mandate.
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