Representatives of the Public Monitoring Group Participate in Council of Europe Training
Representatives of the Public Monitoring Group Participate in Council of Europe Training Representatives of the Public Monitoring Group Conducting Public Oversight over Penitentiary Institutions and Bodies of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia participated in a two-day training programme organized by the Council of Europe, dedicated to strengthening cooperation in the protection […]
Self-Harm and Suicide Attempts in Armenian Penitentiary Institutions: Healthcare Remains a Critical Concern
Self-Harm and Suicide Attempts in Armenian Penitentiary Institutions: Healthcare Remains a Critical Concern A recent video report examines the growing number of self-harm incidents and suicide attempts in Armenia’s penitentiary institutions, highlighting the complex challenges faced by persons deprived of liberty and the responsibilities of the State to protect their lives and health. Medical professionals […]
Official English Designation of the Public Monitoring Group
Official English Designation of the Public Monitoring Group The Public Monitoring Group Conducting Public Oversight over Penitentiary Institutions and Bodies of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia presents its official English designation for use in international communication, publications, reports, and cooperation with national and international partners. The official English name of the […]
Public Monitoring Group Raises Serious Concerns over Healthcare and Medical Services at Nubarashen Penitentiary
Public Monitoring Group Raises Serious Concerns over Healthcare and Medical Services at Nubarashen Penitentiary The Public Monitoring Group Conducting Public Oversight over Penitentiary Institutions and Bodies of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia has documented a number of deeply concerning cases related to the health condition, access to medical care, and personal […]
45 Days on Hunger Strike: Life-Threatening Situation at Nubarashen Penitentiary
45 Days on Hunger Strike: Life-Threatening Situation at Nubarashen Penitentiary On 24 June 2026, the Public Monitoring Group documented that a person held at Nubarashen Penitentiary had been on a hunger strike for 45 days. The Group had previously met with the detainee during an earlier monitoring visit, when he was being held in inadequate […]
Public Monitoring Group Publishes the Ministry of Justice’s Response Following Its Monitoring Visit to Nubarashen Penitentiary
Public Monitoring Group Publishes the Ministry of Justice’s Response Following Its Monitoring Visit to Nubarashen Penitentiary On 6 June 2026, the Public Monitoring Group visited Nubarashen Penitentiary under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, where members held confidential meetings with persons deprived of liberty and observed the conditions in detention cells. The […]
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PUBLIC MONITORING GROUP CARRYING OUT PUBLIC OVERSIGHT OVER PENITENTIARY INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES OF THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA PUBLIC MONITORING GROUP CARRYING OUT PUBLIC OVERSIGHT OVER PENITENTIARY INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES OF THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA Anahit MKRTCHYAN – Observer – Անահիտ ՄԿՐՏՉՅԱՆ – Դիտորդ Mariam ANTONYAN […]
Official English Name of the Public Monitoring Group
Official English Designation of the Public Monitoring Group PUBLIC MONITORING GROUP CARRYING OUT PUBLIC OVERSIGHT OVER PENITENTIARY INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES OF THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA Arman SAHAKYAN President of the Monitoring Group Արման ՍԱՀԱԿՅԱՆ Դիտորդների խմբի նախագահ Sergey Gabrielian – Observer – Սերգեյ ԳԱԲՐԻԵԼՅԱՆ – Դիտորդ Shushan Khnkoyan – Observer […]
Open Call for the Selection of an Expert to Prepare the Annual Report of the Prison Monitoring Group
Open Call for the Selection of an Expert to Prepare the Annual Report of the Prison Monitoring Group expert to prepare the Annual Report of the Public Monitoring Group overseeing penitentiary institutions in Armenia. The selected expert will analyze monitoring findings collected during prison visits and prepare a comprehensive annual report assessing the human rights […]
Public Monitoring Group Calls for Immediate Action to Facilitate Family Contact for a Detainee at Nubarashen Penitentiary
Public Monitoring Group Calls for Immediate Action to Facilitate Family Contact for a Detainee at Nubarashen Penitentiary 🚨 URGENT The Public Monitoring Group has submitted an official request to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, urging the Ministry to assist in arranging a visit between detainee H.S., currently held […]