What did Artur Sakunts discuss with Hillary Clinton?
08:34, June 9, 2012 | News | Freedom of thought, conscience and religion, Right to Fair Trial | Armed Forces, Police
Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly – Vanadzor, presented his viewpoint on the human rights situation in Armenia at a meeting with the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. “We raised concerns regarding the elections, discrimination, especially against homosexuals and religious organizations, attacks against human rights activists, and the human rights issues in the armed forces.” Artur Sakunts told Henaran.am.
Artur Sakunts noted that Tsovinar Nazaryan, a member of the Army in Reality Initiative Group referred to the sabotage by the enemy in Chinari.
“We not only raised the listed problems, but also the fact that the law enforcement bodies do not conduct proper and objective examinations of the stated problems, and of course, we reaffirmed that the dependence of the Judicial Power from the Executive Power remains the “Achilles’ Heel” and if this issue is not resolved, the situation cannot be improved,” said the human rights activist.
Artur Sakunts indicated that the reaction of the US Secretary of State will be known from her meetings with the representatives of the authorities.
Hillary Clinton was present at the award ceremony for universal rights, organized by the US Embassy, Counterpart International, the British Embassy, OSCE and EU Yerevan offices. Hillary Clinton had individual meetings with awardees as well.
Additionally, within the framework of the regional visit, the US Secretary of State is planning to meet with representatives from civil society.
Source: http://henaran.am