Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe (OSCE)

July 27, 2006

Armenian media situation improved, but more diversity needed, OSCE
media watchdog says in new report

VIENNA, 26 July 2006 – Armenia has made significant progress in
improving media legislation, but media pluralism remains limited to
the independent, but financially weak, print media, OSCE
Representative on Freedom of the Media Miklos Haraszti said in a
report released today.

Haraszti prepared the report following an assessment visit to Yerevan
between 19 and 21 July.

"In order for Armenia to continue the process of media
democratization, the broadcasting sector needs to reflect diversity
of opinion, and the composition of all boards should represent the
political and social diversity of the country," Haraszti said.
"Although Armenia has a good set of laws and has adopted a
progressive Freedom of Information Law, their proper implementation
should be ensured."

The report also offers detailed recommendations to further promote
free and pluralistic media.

Armenian and Russian translations will follow shortly.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress