Armenia`s Human Rights Defender on the beating of an activist by an  official: The perpetrators must be held accountable

ArmInfo. Armenia's Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan has responded to the incident involving the  beating of activist Artur Chakhoyan by the head of the Nor-Nork administrative district of Yerevan, Tigran Ter-Margaryan, and other officials, stating that the perpetrators must be held accountable.

As reported by the press service of the Armenian Ombudsman, in  connection with the incident, an investigation has been launched at  the Human  Rights Defender Office, and a rapid response team has been  dispatched to the Nor-Nork police department to meet with Artur  Chakhoyan and other detainees.  "The defender's representatives also  held personal conversations with Artur Chakhoyan's lawyers. During  the visit, it became clear that due to the deterioration of the  activist's health, an ambulance was called and he was taken to a  medical center," the Ombudsman's statement noted. The Human Rights  Defender's Office emphasized that each case must receive a proper  legal assessment. The Ombudsman also called for refraining from  statements and actions that contribute to inciting hatred,  intolerance or violence.  "The Human Rights Defender once again  emphasizes that any manifestation of violence is categorically  unacceptable and deserves condemnation. The state has clear legal  obligations in this regard," the Armenian Ombudsman's Office  concluded.