The parliament of Artsakh has installed Artak Beglaryan as the new Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) of the country.
Beglaryan said on Facebook that he was elected with 29 votes in favor and zero votes against.
“Assuming this responsible function is an honor for me, which I will fulfill with the utmost responsibility,” he said.
Excerpts from Beglaryan’s speech in parliament are available in Armenian.
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