ArmInfo. Armenian Human Rights Defender Anahit Avanesyan initiated discussions on the increasing number of fatal incidents in the country's armed forces.
A message by the RA Human Rights Defender's Office notes that letters have already been sent to the Ministry of Defense and the Prosecutor General's Office regarding one of the incidents. In another case, the necessary actions are also taken.
The human rights defender emphasizes that such cases in the Armed Forces are unacceptable and cause great concern. "It is extremely important that the competent government authorities conduct an effective investigation into such cases, and also take urgent measures aimed at preventing them in the future, forming full-fledged and appropriate structures for this purpose. The Human Rights Defender organized discussions with representatives of government agencies and civil society, proposals aimed at solving the problem have been presented. The Ombudsman will be consistent in solving both the above and existing problems, including issues related to discipline in the Armed Forces, and implementing steps aimed at solving them," the Office of the Defender said in a statement human rights.