In the early morning of March 14 the office of Vanadzor branch of Helsinki Citizens Assembly, where the editorial board of "Civil Initiative" weekly is also located, was set on fire. As the head of the HCA Vanadzor branch and the Editor of the newspaper Arthur Sakunts informed Yerevan Press Club, the offenders broke the window and set fire in the office. The organization has incurred significant damage.
It is essential to note that on March 15 the HCA Vanadzor branch planned to hold "Protect Your Rights" action and to report during the action about the irregularities recorded by the observers of this organization in the presidential elections of 2003. Despite the arson, the action will be held in front of the office burnt, Arthur Sakunts said.
