To remind the Armenian authorities of their responsibilities, the International Federation of Human Rights (Fédération internationale des droits de l'homme (FIDH)) will keep in touch with them, Souhayr Belhassen, President of the FIDH International Board, stated in her interview with the Haykakan Zhamanak (Armenian Times) newspaper.

As to whether she keeps touch with the Armenian authorities and remains consistent in supervising the resolution of a number of problems presented to RA President Serzh Sargsyan – the release of political prisoners, formation of an independent commission to study the tragic events in Yerevan on March 1, 2008, reforms of the Armenian judicial system, free access to information — Souhayr Belhassen said that all the questions addressed to the Armenian leader have to do with the FIDH’s major concerns over human rights. Souhayr Belhassen expressed confidence that the Armenian authorities are informed of the all the aforementioned problems, but much has yet to be done in Armenia to improve the human rights situation in Armenia.

NEWS.am reminds readers that during her visit to Armenia last month, Souhayr Belhassen held a meeting with RA President Serzh Sargsyan. She raised voiced FIDH’s concerns over the human rights situation in Armenia, particularly over the problems of political prisoners.

T.P.