The Armenian Observer comments on yesterday's sentencing to 7 years in prison of Nikol Pashinyan, an outspoken opposition figure and newspaper editor. The blog condemns the judgement by the court, but also says that the action against him was as a result of his political activities and not for his work as a journalist [1].
Armenia: Prominent opposition figure sentenced
· Written by Onnik Krikorian
Categories: Central Asia & Caucasus, Armenia, Media & Journalism, Politics