U.S. AMBASSADOR CALLS TO EXAMINE VIOLENCE AGAINST JOURNALISTS
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May 3 2010
Armenia
May 3, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch delivered a speech
at the photo exhibition dedicated to the freedom of speech held in
the Artists’ Union of Armenia.
She said that condemns persecution, violence and censure implied
against journalists and certain measures should be taken for the
journalists to be protected.
Yovanovitch emphasized that Armenia was declared not free state in
the Freedom House report and the country where censure exists as well.
According to her, in this context, it will be interesting if her
speech is publicized. Ambassador also urged to thoroughly examine
all violence cases.
U.S. Ambassador expressed hope that the draft bill on libel will be
approved and broadcasting licenses will be issued fairly.
"Introduction of electronic control system is also of high
significance. Information held by the government should become more
accessible for public. In today’s changing world, countries should
use entire potential and resources of their citizens and this implies
raise of people’s awareness to make right decisions. I call on everyone
to work for Armenian society to be more well-informed," she stated.