Fatalites in the military forces of Armenia for january-march of 2014
In the period of January-March, 2014 the studies conducted by Peace Dialogue NGO recorded ten fatality cases in the RA Armed Forces. Three of the recorded cases occurred in the area of Republic of Armenia, the other seven in the Nagorno-Karabakh territory. According to the preliminary information four of the cases (soldiers Karen Galstyan, Armen Hovhannisyan, Garnik Torosyan, and Arayik Babayan) are the result of the cease fire regime violation; three of the cases are the result of health issues (Edik Shahnazaryan, Hayk Makaryan, and Arshak Zadaryan), one case was the result of a negligent attitude towards service (Arman Ghukasyan), also one case was the result of safety ruleviolation (Harutyun Safaryan), while another one was an accident (noncommissioned officer Yesayi Yesayan).
In addition, according to preliminary information, the last victim noncommissioned officer Yesayi Yesayan was not on duty at that time: he died because of a car accident. Preliminary investigation of the cases is in process.
The data was prepared in the framework of the Safe Soldiers for a Safe Armenia project of Peace Dialogue NGO. The project Safe Soldiers for a Safe Armenia is supported by Pax .Pax means peace. PAX brings together people who have the courage to stand for peace. Together with people in conflict areas and concerned citizens worldwide, PAX works to build dignified, democratic, and peaceful societies across the globe.
Posted 02 April, 2014
