U.S. assisted in political prisoners’ release?
"The United States assisted Armenia in the protection of human rights and the development democracy."
This is what U.S. Ambassador to Armenia candidate John Heffern announced during hearings held at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Heffern mentioned that Armenia has made certain progress in that sphere.
"I'm referring to the fact that those deprived of liberty during the events following the 2008 presidential elections were released this year," said Heffern.
Upon "A1+"'s request, member of the Armenian National Congress (HAK) Andranik Kocharyan commented on Heffern's statement.
"Perhaps U.S. and European officials are supporting the democratization of the Armenian state and the people, but the release of political prisoners was the result of the people's struggle for the past three years," said Mr. Kocharyan.
