![]() Several journalists were targeted by artillery fire – and in some cases injured – while covering the conflict despite displaying visible “PRESS” badges on themselves and their vehicles. In a letter sent on 12 October to the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, the Union of Journalists of Armenia (UJA) criticised amendments that “not only obstruct the activities of the mass media, but also disproportionately restrict freedom of expression and deprive citizens of the right to express opinions and receive information on national security issues that are of great public interest,” said UJA President Satik Seyranyan.Īrmenia and Azerbaijan declared martial law on 27 September after both sides reported heavy fighting in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. While the amendments were still to be voted on, Yerevan.Today reported that on 10 October, three police officers visited their editorial office to conduct administrative proceedings and give them a fine of AMD 700,000 (1200€) for publishing an article considered a “threat to the security of the state”. The amendments refer in particular to the publication of reports “criticising”, “refuting actions of state and local self-government bodies and officials” in the framework of the martial law and state security, and “questioning the effectiveness of those actions or depreciating them in any way”. The European and International Federations of Journalists (EFJ/IFJ) joined their affiliate in Armenia in denouncing a blatant violation of media freedom in a context where non-partisan information is crucial. It also gives increased power to the police to give fines, freeze assets and request removal of content from media outlets. On 8 October, the Armenian authorities decided to amend the martial law declared on 27 September 2020, which from now on prohibits the publication of reports criticising the actions of the government, officials and local bodies. This statement was originally published on on 13 October 2020. It also gives increased power to the police to hand out fines, freeze assets and request removal of content from media outlets. The recently amended martial law prohibits the publication of reports criticising the actions of the government, officials and local bodies. Journalists stand by a press vehicle, in Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh, 2 October 2020 both Azerbaijan and Armenia have declared martial law and mobilised their armed forces. ![]() British Virgin Islands (United Kingdom).Aruba, Curacao & Saint Martin (Netherlands).IFEX Strategy Conference and General Meeting.
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