The ban on public assemblies in the central square of the capital was lifted and an improved Law on Assemblies was adopted in Armenia, says Amnesty International’s report on human rights.

However, the experts say concerns remained regarding the implementation in practice of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly. Torture and other ill- treatment in police stations also remained a concern.

The report also says in December, 60 men were serving prison sentences for refusing to perform military service on grounds of conscience and the alternative service remained under military control.

There were a number of improvements regarding freedom of assembly, the report says but mentions about concerns voiced by Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights.