Historic Milestones in Armenia
JANUARY 2014—First Witnesses enrolled in the new alternative civilian service program begin their work
NOVEMBER 12, 2013—All remaining Witnesses imprisoned for conscientious objection are released
OCTOBER 23, 2013—Republican Commission grants the first applications for alternative civilian service
JUNE 8, 2013—Armenia adopts Amendments to the Law on Alternative Service
JULY 7, 2011—In Bayatyan v. Armenia, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights establishes the right of conscientious objection
OCTOBER 8, 2004—After nine years and 14 attempts, Armenia legally registers Jehovah’s Witnesses
1993—Armenia begins imprisoning young Witnesses who are conscientious objectors
SEPTEMBER 21, 1991—Armenia declares independence from the Soviet Union
1975—First group of Jehovah’s Witnesses organizes for worship in Armenia