THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES THE COMMISSIONER

Yesterday President Serge Sargsyan received Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Tomas Hammerberg.
The President said the authorities have studied PACE resolution 1609 and 1620 and are determined to implement it. He appreciated the efforts of the Commissioner directed to the solution of the problems faced by Armenia.
Considering both resolutions as important starting points, Tomas Hammerberg touched upon the report to be delivered by himself in the monitoring committee of September 11. He put special emphases on three key issues.
The first issue is about holding rallies, demonstrations and protest marches. The Human Rights Commissioner appreciated the cooperation with Venice Committee in this direction, the implemented legislative amendments and attached great importance to properly enforcing law.
The second issue is about the investigation of March 1 developments. The Human Rights Commissioner says it must be independent, transparent and trustworthy. He proposed to feel the difference between collecting the facts and assessing the facts.
Emphasizing the readiness of Armenia’s ruling authorities to conduct objective, complete and impartial investigation, President Serge Sargsyan also attached great importance to having comprehensive facts and complete picture of what happened, as well as, the involvement of the international experts in these works.
The Human Rights Commissioner touched upon the issue of the detainees as well. In this regard the President assured that the law enforcers would charge only those who have participated in the violence.
Presidential Press Office

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