"It has been a long time since there is an information blockade in Armenia, as the authorities deprive citizens of their right to receive information, as state agencies seem not to be accountable to the citizens, at the same time the border situation is no longer presented to the public," Media Advocate initiative said in a released statement on Thursday.
According to it, the public learns about most of the events taking place in Armenia and Artsakh either from Azerbaijani sources or through Telegram channels. Moreover, the authorities complain about media terror, but they are not honest and do not confess that they are the main ground of media terror with their silence or unreliable information.
It also noted that thus far, the authorities have failed to present exact data about captured civilians and prisoners of war held in Azerbaijan.
'Media Advocate” initiative next demands to act in line with the crisis situation and reminds that when the government conceals and does not provide official information, it creates a favorable ground for the spread of false information, which leads to panic.
"We urge the government to end the information blockade. These days some of the pro-government deputies mock the journalists, refuse to provide information, divide media outlets into desirable and undesirable ones instead of realizing the seriousness of the situation," the initiative stressed.
