We urge the public to be more tolerant with media representatives

The “Media Advocate” initiative reminds that according to the 1st point of the 3rd Article of the RA Constitution, human life is the highest value in the Republic of Armenia: “Human inalienable dignity is an integral basis of his/her rights and freedoms”, in addition, the 1st point of the 24th Article has it: “Everyone has the right to life”.

Considering the above-mentioned articles, we are concerned about the stabbing of a ParaTV employee. We urge the public to be more tolerant with media representatives. The police and the law enforcement agencies should focus on such cases as much as possible in order to prevent them and investigate the case on a fair trial.

Besides, the journalistic community should not misuse its position in the society and try exercise restraint because even domestic disputes and their consequences serve as an information opportunity, which all sides try to benefit from.

The “Media Advocate” initiative wishes a quick recovery to the injured media representative.