Another Attack On Journalists Reported In Armenia

[13.10.2004]

The editor of an independent newspaper in southeastern Armenia said on Wednesday
that a group of local loyalists of Prime Minister Andranik Markarian attacked
him and ransacked his office after it ran articles questioning government
policies.

Armenia’s three leading media associations condemned on Thursday a reported
attack on the editor of a provincial newspaper, saying that it was made possible
by the authorities’ failure to properly investigate similar incidents earlier
this year.

In a joint statement, the Yerevan Press Club, the Journalists Union of Armenia
and the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression demanded an “objective
investigation” into the incident and punish the guilty.


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Markarian Vows To Keep Fighting ‘Dangerous Sects’

[13.10.2004]

Prime Minister Andranik Markarian promised on Wednesday more government efforts
to curb activities of non-traditional religious organizations in Armenia,
playing down the landmark legalization of the most controversial of them.


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Jehovah Witnesses Are Registered and Arrested

[15.10.2004]

On October 8 Armenian Justice Ministry registered “Jehovah Witnesses“religious
organization. But the same day a young man, a Jehovah witness having rejected
military service was arrested.


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Armenian Channel Abruptly Suspends New RFE/RL TV Show

[18.10.2004]

A new television program created by and featuring news and analysis from RFE/RL's
Armenian Service, was abruptly pulled from the schedule of the local Armenian
television station "Kentron" on October 13, according to service director Hrair
Tamrazian. Although the television station's management has made no comment on
the decision, it is widely suspected that Kentron was pressured to suspend
further broadcasts of the program, either by official interests or local media
competitors.


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