UN expresses concern over Armenia’s pollution of Istisu and Goycha lakes 

In its concluding observations on the fourth periodic report of Armenia, the UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) has expressed its concern over Armenia's pollution of the Istisu Lake (Daralayaz region) and the Goycha Lake, Report informs.

In this regard, the Committee called on Armenia to take all necessary measures to ensure that the mining industry does not endanger the population's access to safe drinking water.