Armenian leadership tightens conditions of martial law in force in the country by prohibiting criticism of their decisions and actions.
The corresponding decision was made by the government on October 8, reports Armenia today.
Thus, according to this decision, publications that criticize, refute the actions of state bodies and local governments to ensure martial law and state security, as well as question the effectiveness of these actions or devalue them, are prohibited.
It is also prohibited to propagate against the defense and security of Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), including the publication of messages calling into question the defense capability of the republics.
Control over the observance of these rules is entrusted to the Armenian police.
International negotiations on the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh will be held on October 8 in Geneva and October 12 in Moscow. The mediators will try to persuade the conflicting parties to agree on a ceasefire.
Russia, France, and the USA issued a joint statement calling for an end to hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh.
The OSCE Minsk Group called on the leaders of the conflicting countries to immediately commit to restoring substantive negotiations.
Baku launched an offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, seeking to restore sovereignty over the region. The coming days will show whether Azerbaijan will be able to achieve its goal. In the meantime, the Azerbaijani army took control of six settlements in the region and several strategic heights in the conflict zone.
