Armenia: State of Emergency
ArmeniaNow posts a link to the restrictions now in place under the state of emergency. Of particular concern to bloggers and foreign citizens residing in Armenia alike is the restriction of the very subjective and open to definition term, “political propaganda,” as well as the expulsion of anyone who violates the state of emergency regulations.
Ironically, although foreign media outlets known to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been given permission to report on internal matters, it still appears illegal for local organizations and individuals to quote them. Incidentally, A1 Plus is reportedly blocked in Armenia and RFE/RL broadcasts have ceased.
It remains to be seen if anything more severe happens to those violating the state of emergency regime which by its very nature is open to interpretation whenever the authorities see the need.
4) Publications of mass media concerning state and internal political issues can be implemented solely within the limits of the official information of state bodies.
5) Ban on leaflets and implementation of political propaganda by other means without permission of corresponding state bodies.
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7) Expulsion of individuals who break the regime of the state of emergency and not residing in a given territory at the expense of their means, and if they don’t have means – at the expense of the means of the Republic of Armenia state budget on the condition of the further return of the expenses made.
- Published:
- 03.03.08 / 1am by Onnik
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