14/12/2018 12:37
Armenia’s Ombudsman visits second president Robert Kocharyan in penitentiary
Armenian Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan visited Armenia’s second president Robert Kocharyan on the second day of his arrest, Tatoyan told the reporters today.
“I visited second president Robert Kocahryan and had a conversation with him. We have discussed all the issues under Ombudsman’s jurisdiction,” Tatoyan said, adding that corresponding writs, inquiries have been prepared over the voiced issues.
Asked what Kocharyan complained of, Tatoyan said he cannot voice it now as a procedure is ongoing currently and besides he is to guarantee the secrecy of the conversation.
Tatoyan also said it does not matter for Ombudsman of what crime a person is charged with as he is to carry out his functions.
“I am not working to please anyone, I am implementing my duties. It has always been so and all human rights defenders acted so,” Tatoyan said.
The Ombudsman also said that Robert Kocharyan has not expressed any complaint about the attitude of servicemen of the penitentiary.