Freedom of the Press 2007: Armenia

Proposed amendments to “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law” would grant the government, under martial law, the power to block websites, social media and apps, and shut down the internet across Armenia.

Press groups call on both states to abide by their obligations under International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law to protect journalists in situations of conflict and tension.

The recently amended martial law prohibits the publication of reports criticising the actions of the government, officials and local bodies. It also gives increased power to the police to hand out fines, freeze assets and request removal of content from media outlets.