Public Monitoring Group Calls for Urgent Measures Regarding the Health of Persons Deprived of Liberty at Nubarashen Penitentiary
Public Monitoring Group Calls for Urgent Measures Regarding the Health of Persons Deprived of Liberty at Nubarashen Penitentiary The Public Monitoring Group has submitted an official letter to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia, urging the Ministry to take immediate measures regarding the health condition of several persons deprived of liberty held […]
Polling Stations Inside Prisons: How Voting Is Organised for Detainees and Convicted Persons
Polling Stations Inside Prisons How Voting Is Organised for Detainees and Convicted Persons A video report on how voting is organised for detainees and convicted persons in penitentiary institutions. The full article is available at the link below. Source Factor.am Mentions Factor.am https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-OblZL4jeI
Public Monitoring Group Received 23 Complaints in May 2026
Public Monitoring Group Received 23 Complaints in May 2026 During the May 2026 reporting period, the Public Monitoring Group Conducting Public Oversight over Penitentiary Institutions and Bodies of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia received 23 complaints. The complaints were received as part of the Group’s mandate to monitor the protection of […]
Voting Rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty in Armenia
Voting Rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty in Armenia Armenian citizens held in penitentiary institutions and pre-trial detention facilities retain the right to participate in elections and referendums, except in cases where the law provides otherwise. Who may vote? Persons held in pre-trial detention. Convicted persons serving sentences who retain their voting rights under Armenian […]
Announcement: Call for New Members and Interns to Join the Public Monitoring Group
Announcement: Call for New Members and Interns to Join the Public Monitoring Group The Public Monitoring Group conducting public oversight over the penitentiary institutions and bodies of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia hereby announces the admission of new members and interns. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must: Be proficient in the Armenian language. […]
Public Discussion Held on Challenges in Armenia’s Penitentiary Institutions
Public Discussion Held on Challenges in Armenia’s Penitentiary Institutions On 30 April, at 1:30 p.m., a public discussion entitled “Challenges in the Penitentiary Institutions of the Republic of Armenia” was held at the Media Center. The discussion featured Sergey Gabrielian, Head of the Public Monitoring Group, along with Group members Arman Sahakyan, Shushan Khnkoyan, and […]
David Minasyan, Involved in the Incident with the Prime Minister, Is Receiving Medical Care at Armavir Penitentiary
David Minasyan, Involved in the Incident with the Prime Minister, Is Receiving Medical Care at Armavir Penitentiary On 14 April 2026, the Public Monitoring Group conducted an unannounced visit to Armavir Penitentiary. During the visit, the Group met with 18-year-old David Minasyan, one of the brothers involved in the incident at St. Anna Church during […]
Damp Cells, Poor Food, Suicide Attempt: Shocking Findings at Armavir Penitentiary
Damp Cells, Poor Food, Suicide Attempt: Shocking Findings at Armavir Penitentiary On 26 March 2026, the Public Monitoring Group conducting public oversight over penitentiary institutions under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia carried out a monitoring visit to Armavir Penitentiary and documented a number of serious and concerning findings. Further details of […]
Public Monitoring Group Conducts Unannounced Visit to Yerevan-Kentron Penitentiary
Public Monitoring Group Conducts Unannounced Visit to Yerevan-Kentron Penitentiary On 3 April 2026, the Public Monitoring Group conducted an unannounced visit to Yerevan-Kentron Penitentiary. During the visit, members of the Group toured the facility and examined the conditions of detention for persons deprived of liberty. The Group also held individual meetings with persons deprived of […]
Systemic Failures in Medical Care at Armavir Penitentiary Endanger Lives
Systemic Failures in Medical Care at Armavir Penitentiary Endanger Lives The situation at Armavir Penitentiary has become a systemic failure in which people are effectively being left without adequate medical care. During the Public Monitoring Group’s unannounced visit on 26 March 2026, the Group documented serious violations of the right to health and access to […]