01/07/2014 12:00
Armenian life-term prisoners end hunger strike
The life-term prisoners kept in Nubarashen penal institution ended their hunger strike on June 30 following an appeal by Armenian Justice Minister Hovhannes Manukyan, according to the press service of Justice Ministry.
Armenian Justice Ministry is now examining the problems of life-term prisoners. The results will be summarized soon and the public will be informed about further actions, the ministry said.
29 life-term prisoners earlier went on hunger strike, demanding the opportunity of a parole.