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On 10 November, following the death of detainee Arsen Gevorgyan at the “Nubarashen” Penitentiary Institution, the Human Rights Defender initiated an examination to study issues falling within the scope of the Defender’s mandate in relation to the incident. Within the framework of the examination, clarifications will be requested from the competent state authorities.
The Human Rights Defender emphasises that the State bears responsibility for ensuring the rights of persons deprived of their liberty or otherwise under its jurisdiction, including the obligation to protect their right to life and health. The State is also obliged to ensure a comprehensive, full and objective investigation of criminal proceedings initiated in connection with deaths.
The Human Rights Defender expresses her condolences to Arsen Gevorgyan’s family and relatives.
Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan moderated a session dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and independence of Ombudsman institutions, the impact of their recommendations and public trust at the international conference entitled “The Ombudsman Institution in a Changing Democratic and Human Rights Landscape,” held in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. The conference marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Ombudsman institution of the Republic of Cyprus.
Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan is on a working visit to Nicosia to participate in the international conference entitled “The Ombudsman Institution in a Changing Democratic and Human Rights Landscape,” marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Ombudsman institution of the Republic of Cyprus.
Rubina Lalayan, Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Office of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, participated in the General Assembly and Leaders’ Forum of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI), held in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium, from 3 to 6 November 2026.
On November 10, at the instruction of the Human Rights Defender, representatives of the Office conducted unannounced, ad hoc visits to Armavir and Abovyan penitentiary institutions under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.