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Armenia: Independent TV Station Faces Closure

Categories: Central Asia & Caucasus, Armenia, Elections, Freedom of Speech, Media & Journalism, Politics

Blogian comments on what many consider to be the imminent and effective closure of a regional TV station [1] broadcasting in Armenia's second largest city of Gyumri. The station has been under pressure from the authorities since covering the activities of a former head of state and presidential candidate in the run-up to the disputed 19 February presidential election.