Armenian Ombudsman Resigns After ‘Immoral’ Attacks

Karen Andreasian, the human rights ombudsman, presents a report to the Armenian parliament. (Source: Photolur)

Karen Andreasian, the human rights ombudsman. (Source: Photolur)

YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — Karen Andreasian, Armenia’s state human rights ombudsman, unexpectedly resigned on January 12, less than three months after accusing government-linked individuals of waging a smear campaign against him.

Andreasian’s office announced his resignation in a short statement posted on its Facebook page. It gave no reasons for the move, saying instead that the ombudsman thanked his staff and expressed hope that “human rights protection will remain a priority for our state and society.â€

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