USA Urges Armenian Government to Conduct Transparent Investigation into March Events in Yerevan
03.10.2008,
21:53
The USA urges Armenian Government to conduct open and transparent investigation into March events in Yerevan and make a fair decision on the matter, the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie L.Yovanovich told a press conference.
YEREVAN, October 3. /ARKA/. The USA urges Armenian Government to conduct open and transparent investigation into March events in Yerevan and make a fair decision on the matter, the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie L.Yovanovich told a press conference.
Yovanovich pointed out the U.S. concerns about political prisoners. She said she has already expressed this concern to the Armenian Government.
Any government should distinguish between restrictions on freedom of speech and illegal violent actions against some people, Yovanovich said.
She also said that she cannot comment on the situation in detail as she has insufficient information about the March 1-2 events. Yet, she stressed importance to prompt settlement of the matter.
On June 16, am ad-hoc parliament commission was set up in Armenia for investigation of March 1-2 events. Currently the commission consists of two members from each parliament faction and one independent deputy. –0--
Yovanovich pointed out the U.S. concerns about political prisoners. She said she has already expressed this concern to the Armenian Government.
Any government should distinguish between restrictions on freedom of speech and illegal violent actions against some people, Yovanovich said.
She also said that she cannot comment on the situation in detail as she has insufficient information about the March 1-2 events. Yet, she stressed importance to prompt settlement of the matter.
On June 16, am ad-hoc parliament commission was set up in Armenia for investigation of March 1-2 events. Currently the commission consists of two members from each parliament faction and one independent deputy. –0--
