Armenian journalists condemn assault on right activist

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30 Mar 04

A number of journalist organizations, the Yerevan Press Club, the
Union of Armenian Journalists, Internews and the Fund for the
Protection of Freedom of Speech issued a statement today, condemning
the assault on the head of the Armenian Helsinki Association, Mikael
Daniyelyan.

“We assess it as a consequence of the atmosphere of intolerance in the
republic,” the statement said.

The organizations hope that the law-enforcement bodies will break the
mould and track down the criminals.