Armenia Moves Out of Lockdown
Country goes back to work, even though infections continue to rise.
11 May 20
Country goes back to work, even though infections continue to rise.
Civil society fears that new laws lack oversight and violate the confidentiality of personal data.
Flagship vote put on back burner while country deals with Covid-19.
Critics claim leadership was too slow to focus on challenge ahead.
Opinions divided over possible mechanism to restore “systematically violated rights”.
Critics argue that the burden would not be equally spread.
Can Yerevan regulate the information field without damaging freedom of speech?
The criminal case against the ex-head of state remains a highly partisan issue.
Government promises zero tolerance against the underworld.
Government proposal would see prosecutor allowed to seize assets.