OSCE CONCERNED FOR JOURNALISTS IN ARMENIA

Radio Free Europe, Czech Rep.
Sept 12 2006

PRAGUE, September 12, 2006 (RFE/RL) — The Organization for Security
and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) says it is "deeply concerned"
over a number of recent cases of violence and intimidation against
journalists in Armenia.

The OSCE’s office in Yerevan said in a statement issued today that
the violence infringes upon freedom of expression.

It called on the perpetrators of the attacks to be punished and
urged Armenian’s law-enforcement bodies to take "prompt measures"
to ensure the safety of those working in the media.