Category: Human Rights

Hovik and Asbed discuss the right of return for Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Armenians, the most vulnerable point in regional negotiations after the complete ethnic cleansing of the territory.

Arthur Martirosyan critiques Pashinyan’s campaign rhetoric as threats of imprisonment and violence. In any republic, such threats would disqualify a candidate; Western media ignored them.

Arthur Osipyan was arrested and charged with three counts, including obstructing a campaign, for politely asking Pashinyan questions on video that the prime minister agreed to answer.

Over 150,000 Artsakh Armenians displaced in September 2023 face dehumanizing rhetoric from Civil Contract officials, including Pashinyan, during the 2026 election campaign.

Armenia’s hate speech laws, meant to protect minorities, are being weaponized to criminalize political criticism of Pashinyan, with courts treating his political conduct as a protected characteristic.

Pashinyan’s Deputy Chief of Staff admits the government is summoning diaspora Armenians arriving from Russia to 25-day military training camps to punish suspected opposition voters.

Law enforcement in Armenia rapidly leaks opposition wiretaps during the election campaign while ignoring reports of government-side abuse and patronage, creating a stark double standard.