EU RECOMMENDS ARMENIA TO CONDUCT "AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION" OF THE EVENTS OF 1 MARCH
Mediamax
March 5, 2008
Yerevan /Mediamax/. European Union (EU) is "deeply concerned" by the
situation in Armenia after the presidential elections.
Mediamax reports that the statement, spread on behalf of the EU
Presidency, reads this.
"The EU condemns the acts of violence committed during the events of 1
March, which resulted in the loss of life and numerous injuries. The EU
calls upon the Armenian authorities to release any citizens detained
for exercising their right to peaceful assembly and to lift the state
of emergency, which imposes restrictions on media freedom, the freedom
to assembly, and on political parties. The EU recommends Armenia
to conduct an independent investigation of the events of 1 March
and what led to them. The EU urges all political forces to refrain
from unlawful acts and reengage in political dialogue as it is the
only way forward. The constructive dialogue between authorities and
the opposition is very important for the consolidation of peace and
stability in the country", the statement reads.