Civilnet- The Armenian government extended key social assistance programs for forcibly displaced families from Nagorno-Karabakh by two months, responding to demands from protesters.
- Amnesty International’s annual global report highlighted ongoing human rights concerns in Armenia, including restrictions on free speech and peaceful assembly, challenges faced by Nagorno-Karabakh refugees, and tensions with Azerbaijan. It also praised the recent legislation cracking down on domestic violence.
- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered a sharp message in a cabinet meeting against government inaction in various sectors. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan announced that the government plans to introduce fixed deadlines for court cases to put an end to years-long delays that have plagued the legal system.
- Armenia trails neighbors in developing relations with China.
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