Armenia awaits free press ruling
19 December 2005
BBC News
By David Brewer Media affairs analyst
The European Court of Human Rights is studying an appeal by an Armenian TV station against a government decision to close it down.
The court's judgement could have far-reaching implications for freedom of expression and human rights in Armenia and across the southern Caucasus.
In April 2002, the Armenian government took A1+ off the air.
The TV station, which was the most popular independent news channel at the time, has since reapplied ten times for a licence to broadcast. Each time it has been refused.
Three years ago, A1+ took its case to the European Court of Human Rights. A two-year investigation followed.
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Note: Above are excerpts from the article. The full article appears here. Clarifications and comments by me are contained in {}. Deletions are marked by [...]. The bold emphasis is mine.
BBC News
By David Brewer Media affairs analyst
The European Court of Human Rights is studying an appeal by an Armenian TV station against a government decision to close it down.
The court's judgement could have far-reaching implications for freedom of expression and human rights in Armenia and across the southern Caucasus.
In April 2002, the Armenian government took A1+ off the air.
The TV station, which was the most popular independent news channel at the time, has since reapplied ten times for a licence to broadcast. Each time it has been refused.
Three years ago, A1+ took its case to the European Court of Human Rights. A two-year investigation followed.
[...]
Note: Above are excerpts from the article. The full article appears here. Clarifications and comments by me are contained in {}. Deletions are marked by [...]. The bold emphasis is mine.
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