Statements concerning reactions on the recent discussions about the human rights in the National Assembly of Armenia were issued on behalf of some diplomatic representations accredited in Yerevan. How would you comment it?
The latest incident stems from reported threats against Lilit Martirosian, a transgender woman who spoke during an April 5 parliamentary hearing on human rights attended by lawmakers, government officials, and representatives of nongovernmental organizations.
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