HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER DENIES RUMORS ON TORTURING
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Haroutiunian, denied today rumors that opposition activists, detained on suspicion of illegal arms possession and calls for violent change of power, are being tortured by law enforcement bodies representatives.
The Human Rights Defender said that his office received a number of letters claiming this but the investigation and the evidence given by the detained proved the inconsistence of such claims.
Mr. Haroutiunian also informed the reporters that his office receives many letters claiming abuse of human rights by the authorities, but many are not grounded and those grounded are sent to prosecutors for further investigation.
Referring to the ongoing political turmoil in the Republic, the Ombudsman stated that democracy is anchored on cooperation, dialogue and tolerance. He said no segment of Armenians must feel defeated. He also called upon the political leaders to stop for a moment and listen to each other. "No political group or an individual can claim having the absolute truth," he said.
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