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Monthly Archives: January 2015
January, 2015
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16 January
Los Angeles Armenians Demand Gyumri Murder Case Be Investigated by Armenian Authorities
We support our people. We are standing next to Gyumretsis. Our people in Armenia are not alone,” said the event’s statement. Over 100 people attended the protest... -
16 January
59 People Taken into Custody in Yerevan and Gyumri: All Released
In the released statement, the police note that “however justified or legal it may be (to carry a weapon), armed participants of public events are not defended by the Constitution and by law and are not to be tolerated... -
16 January
Police Grossly Violated the Law In Gyumri during Protests
The police’s actions were coordinated by Armenian Deputy Police Chief, Military Police commander Levon Yeranosyan, who, in contrast with the officers standing in the front line (left flank), wore a helmet... -
16 January
MP Confirms, Gyumri Murder Suspect Is Still in Armenia
MP Martun Grigoryan characterized Valery Permyakov to journalists saying, “He looks like a moron, how else can I describe him.” Grigoryan said that Permyakov was held in solitary confinement... -
15 January
Gyumri Protesters Present Their Demands to Authorities
“We demand that the president of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, President of National Assembly Galust Sahakyan, Chief of Police Vladimir Gasparyan immediately arrived in Gyumri... -
15 January
Police Push and Pull Protesters In Front of Russian Embassy (PHOTO)
The protesters near the embassy noted that a fair investigation should take place for the murder case by Armenian law enforcement, because there is a possibility that the accused soldier Valery Permyakov... -
15 January
Prosecutor General Discusses Legal Issues Around Gyumri Murder Case
The Attorney General was also asked where the offender would serve his sentence if he were found guilty. "I don’t think that it is a matter of great principle,” said Gevorg Kostanyan... -
15 January
Two Dead In Gyumri Nursing Home Fire
According to the Ministry’s statement, a blanket fell on an electric heater in one of the nursing home rooms, catching on fire. The residents of the room, 61-year old A. O. (had burns on his right arm)... -
14 January
Protesters in Gyumri Demand that Soldier Responsible for Massacre be Handed over to Armenian Authorities
The protesters began moving towards the 102-nd Russian military base, however, police created a blockade and halted movement toward the base. Protesters began yelling “Armenians have come against Armenians... -
14 January
Vardges Gaspari Continues Hayk Kyureghyan’s Protest in Court
On December 17, Kyureghyan was removed from the court for 10 court hours because of “his lack of respect toward the court” - the defendant refused to rise for the court...