On October 20, at the instruction of the Human Rights Defender, representatives of the Defender’s Office conducted an unannounced visit to Armavir Penitentiary Institution under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.
During the visit, the representatives held private interviews with persons deprived of their liberty, including those on hunger strike. They examined the protection of their rights, including the right to health, and reviewed relevant documentation and conditions of detention.
The issues raised by persons deprived of their liberty were discussed with the administration and medical staff of the penitentiary institution.
The details of the visit are confidential and are not subject to disclosure. The findings will be consolidated, and the competent authorities will be requested to provide the necessary clarifications regarding the issues identified.
The protection of the rights of persons deprived of their liberty remains under the direct attention of the Human Rights Defender.
Visits to penitentiary institutions by the Defender’s Office are conducted on an ongoing basis.
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