Armenia Pursues “Astronomical” Fines for Defamation
Warnings that new legislation will have a chilling effect on independent media.
Warnings that new legislation will have a chilling effect on independent media.
Border changes and simmering tensions leaves those continuing to document life in the region under threat.
The country’s social, legal and political systems are all built along patriarchal lines.
Officials attribute problems of access to economic limitations. The reality is very different.
The state steps up its assault and harassment of independent artists.
Government poised to adopt far-reaching legislation on online expression.
Draft law would allow authorities to block websites deemed to contain inaccurate information, with no need for a court ruling.
Local elections go ahead despite emergency.
Can Yerevan regulate the information field without damaging freedom of speech?
Hunger strikes and public rallies called as demands grow to release detainees.