Amnesty International records 'environmental degradation' in Armenia

Amnesty International recorded an “environmental degradation” in Armenia last year.

In its report on the 2022 human rights situation around the world, the human rights group recalled that on 18 June, Armenia’s parliament amended the Mining Code which makes it easier to bypass public opposition and environmental concerns, allowing mining projects to proceed despite protests.

“Local environmental activists raised concerns that the new law served the government’s intention to restart the Amulsar gold mine project in southern Armenia, halted due to environmental and other concerns and civil society protests,” the report said.