Prevention of Corruption Archives
Artur Sakunts. “Corruption Mechanism Functions in the Army like a Clock”
Interview with human rights defender Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor.
“National Strategy on Human Rights Protection” Discussion over Gaps and Need for Amendments
On January 23 during a discussion held in Yerevan, representatives from a number of civil society organizations voiced about the need for human rights protection in the spheres of juvenile justice, establishment of associations, prohibition of discrimination, corruption impact, freedom of Mass media and fair trial, liquidation of property and etc.
Human Life does not have any Value for them
Upon our request, Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor and a member of the Army in Reality Initiativereferred to the statement made at yesterday’s NA Session by the head of the RPA Youth Branch, MP Karen Avagyan. Karen Avagyan labeled Artur Sakunts a traitor and a grant consumer.
The Number One Guarantee of Preventing Corruption Risks is the Political Will: Artur Sakunts
The number one guarantee of preventing corruption risks is political will. Artur Sakunts, Chairman of HCA Vanadzor, stated this in a conversation with 1in.am, when he commented on the chart of corruption perception index released by Transparency International.
Artur Sakunts: “If I Succeeded in Implementing a Color Revolution as has Happened in Georgia and Ukraine, I would be Very Pleased”
An interview with Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor
Noratert: There is some information that in the near future some Armenian groups, speciallytrained like the Muscovite skinheads,will be organized in Yerevan to fight against structures and phenomena, which are foreign and strange to our morals and customs, and are violating our national and spiritual values. As a human rights defender, what do you think about it?
Victor Darbinyan’s Denial as a Result of Pressure
Human rights activist Artur Sakunts believes that the public denial of Victor Darbinyan in response to “Hetq” article is a result of pressure towards him. He believes that only in case of reaching an agreement under pressure the preventive measure of detention used against V. Darbinyan’s son would be changed. He is assured that the detention was unlawful and “disproportionate.”
Ministry of Defense had set a Goal to Provide Numbers in the Army, Artur Sakunts
Today Sakunts, Head of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, spoke about corruption and provision of human rights protection in the army within the frames of the discussion “Situation in the Armenian Army”.
Valeri Abrahamyan -vs-“Safe Roof” LTD
On August 8, 2011, the Lori Region Court of Common Jurisdiction continued hearing the trial of Valeri Abrahamyan’s claim against “Safe Roof” LTD for damage compensation, over an illegal construction and suspension of the use of the hydroelectric power plant.
Artur Sakunts, “Will the Police Officer on Operative Cases Waste the 500 dollars alone?”
Yesterday a criminal case was filed at Special Investigation Service against Senior Lieutenant Stepan Simonyan, Senior Police Officer on operative cases from Unit 3 of Yerevan Police Department Criminal Investigation Division with features of Part 1 of Article 311 of RA Criminal Code. (“Taking bribes by a state official”). The latter is charged with receiving 500 USD bribe from a citizen.
Half-Measures on Corruption in Armenia
Investigative body has generated some prosecutions, but its critics say it isn’t addressing corruption as systemic issue.
Criminal Factions Are Largely Involved in Elections
In reference to the aftermath of previous elections, Artur Sakunts, Head of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor Office, revealed the main methods of election fraud during discussions on “Amendments to RA Electoral Code” initiated by the “Partnership for Open Society” Initiative.
The Prosecutor’s Resolution will be Appealed
On April 5, 2011 at approximately 12 p.m. the Lori Region Court of First Instance will hear a preliminary trial regarding the case submitted by Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor against Lori Region Prosecutor’s Office decision.