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Armenia opposition group alleges election fraud
May 9, 2012 by Jennie Ryan
Armenian opposition group the Armenian National Congress (ANC) on Wednesday alleged fraud in the country's recent parliamentary elections. The ANC called for the election results to be thrown out because of widespread fraud, including paying for votes, by the Republican Party of President Serzh.... [more]
Armenian parliament voted to restrict public demonstrations [this day at law]
March 17, 2011 by Dwyer Arce
On March 17, 2008, the National Assembly of Armenia voted 90-6 to place restrictions on rallies and demonstrations during an emergency session. The parliament empowered the government to ban rallies if a "trustworthy" report indicated that a demonstration would pose a risk to "national security,.... [more]
Turkey and Armenia signed accord restoring ties [this day at law]
October 10, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
On October 10, 2009, Turkey and Armenia signed an accord in Zurich, Switzerland, which is expected to normalize relations between the two countries and open up borders. The accord contains provisions to establish a common border between the two countries, an intergovernmental commission and to set.... [more]
Treaty of Sevres signed [this day at law]
August 10, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
On August 10, 1920, the Treaty of Sevres was signed by representatives of the Ottoman Empire, France, the UK, Italy and Japan following World War I. The treaty partitioned the lands of the Ottoman Empire among the Allied Powers and provided international recognition to the Kingdom of Hijaz and the.... [more]
Obama administration seeks to block House vote on Armenian genocide resolution
March 6, 2010 by Jonathan Cohen
A spokesperson for the US State Department said Friday that the Obama administration opposes a vote before the full House of Representatives on a resolution branding the World War I-era killings of Armenians by Turkish forces as genocide. Assistant Secretary of State Philip Crowley said....... [more]
Turkey and Armenia sign accord restoring ties after long rift over 'genocide'
October 11, 2009 by Steve Czajkowski
Turkey and Armenia signed a landmark accord Saturday in Zurich, Switzerland, which is expected to normalize relations between the two countries and open up borders. The accord, which actually consists of two protocols, contains provisions to establish a common border between the two countries, to.... [more]
ECHR rules Armenia violated human rights by revoking independent station license
June 18, 2008 by Devin Montgomery
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) unanimously ruled Tuesday that Armenia's National Television and Radio Commission had improperly denied a broadcast license to the A1 Plus television station. ECHR found that the denial violated Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, wh....... [more]
Armenia lifts state of emergency imposed after disputed election
March 21, 2008 by Eric Firkel
Protests resumed in the Armenian capital city of Yerevan after the government Friday lifted a 20-day state of emergency imposed earlier this month in the wake of the country's contested presidential election. Armenian President Robert Kocharian declared the state of emergency after protesters de....... [more]
Armenia parliament votes to restrict public demonstrations
March 18, 2008 by Brett Murphy
The National Assembly of Armenia voted during an emergency session Monday to place restrictions on rallies and demonstrations. By a vote of 90-6, the parliament empowered the government to ban rallies if a trustworthy report indicates that a demonstration would pose a risk to....... [more]
Armenia president eases media restrictions imposed during state of emergency
March 13, 2008 by Mike Rosen-Molina
Armenian President Robert Kocharian Thursday issued a decree lifting media restrictions put in place during a state of emergency declared after last month's contested presidential election. The decree is set to take effect Friday, but restrictions on rallies and public gatherings will still be i....... [more]
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