Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Launches Investigation into Gumburdo Incident

YEREVAN (Armenpress) ”“  Following the incident that took place in Javkahk’s Gumburdo village between policemen and the villagers, Armenia’s Human Rights Ombudsman has initiated an investigation, according to a statement released by the ombudsman.

When the clashes took place, Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan, immediately contacted the staff of the Georgian Public Defense Office. He later personally discussed the matter with his Georgian counterpart, Ucha Nanuashvili.

Nanuashvili stated that an investigation has also been launched by the Office of the Public Defender of Georgia. According to an agreement reached with the Georgia’s Public Defender, special attention will be paid to applications submitted to the office by Armenians.

“An agreement was reached between Arman Tatoyan and Usha Nanuashvili that information on the matter will be exchanged consistently,”