Embassy of the United States Yerevan, Armenia

Possible Demonstrations on Election Day

The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens in Armenia that the municipal elections in Yerevan will be held on Sunday, May 5. Polling stations will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. U.S. citizens should be mindful of the possibility that small crowds may gather near polling stations throughout the day. We remind U. S. citizens that even peaceful gatherings can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence without warning. 

U.S. Ambassador Meets with Chief of the Armenian Police

U.S. Ambassador John Heffern met with Armenian Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan on April 25. They discussed the upcoming mayoral elections in Yerevan, ongoing police reforms, and human rights issues. 

Statement by the President on Armenian Remembrance Day

Today we commemorate the Meds Yeghern and honor those who perished in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century. Ninety-eight years ago, 1.5 million Armenians were massacred or marched to their deaths in the final days of the Ottoman Empire. 

2012 Human Rights Report on Armenia

Armenia’s constitution provides for a republic with an elected head of state and a unicameral legislature, the National Assembly. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) observers described the campaign leading to May 6 legislative elections as competitive but concluded violations of campaign provisions created an unequal playing field for participants and ran ... 

One Day Without Shoes

The embassy staff joined a world movement “One Day Without Shoes”, on April 16 to raise awareness of the children in the world who don’t have proper shoes. The ambassador, Mrs. Heffern and staff came to work barefoot and heard a presentation by the Paros Foundation, a giving partner to TOMs shoes in Armenia. 

Kansas Army National Guard leads “Train the Trainer” event

Four members of the Kansas Army National Guard trained key personnel within the Armenian Army, Police, and group of civilian De Miners April 2-12. These key Armenian personnel will continue the de mining training with their subordinates throughout the country. 

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