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Yearly Archives: 2015
June, 2015
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26 June
Epress.am Recovers Video Material Seized by Armenian Police During Sit-In Dispersal (VIDEO)
Nevertheless, after working on the camera for more than 30 hours, professionals managed to restore a 50-minute video material. The tape shows the launch of the police operation: detention of peaceful... -
25 June
Parents of Deceased Soldiers Not Allowed Near Presidential Office, Stage Protest in Front of Police Cordon (Video)
On the morning of June 25, Armenian police prohibited the parents of soldiers who died in the Armenian army in non-combat conditions from walking on Baghramyan Avenue toward the RA Presidential Residence... -
25 June
Beyond the Barricades at Yerevan Demonstration Site; the Aftermath of Violent Protest Dispersal
After the sharp rise in the number of demonstrators, many politicians, singers, actors, and priests flocked to the blocked center of the Armenian capital. They mainly gather in the area assigned for reporters between... -
25 June
Those Responsible for Violent Dispersal of Peaceful Protest in Yerevan Should Be Held Accountable by Authorities: HRW
“Even if the Yerevan demonstration was unauthorized, nothing can justify physical attacks on largely peaceful demonstrators and journalists covering the protests,” said Giorgi Gogia, senior South Caucasus researcher at... -
24 June
Thousands Gather in Yerevan to Protest Against Hike in Electricity Rates for Third Consecutive Day
In the early morning of June 23, Armenian riot police violently dispersed the peaceful sit-in outside the Armenian president’s office. Today, police officers in full riot gear have once again blocked the road; there is a water... -
24 June
Armenian Police Search for Stones in Trash Cans on Demonstration Site
“We've been informed that there are stones in these trash cans,” Osipyan said, adding that first and foremost, the search was being conducted for the safety of the protesters... -
24 June
Armenian Protesters Regroup at Protest Site After Violent Dispersal and Mass Arrests
As the night went on, the protesters were once again proposed by authorities to send a small delegation to meet with the President. They considered the offer briefly, but ultimately rejected it... -
23 June
Victims of Police Brutality in Yerevan Visited by Human Rights Activists in Hospital (Video)
17-year-old Mary Hamzyan, who was injured on Tuesday morning during the violent dispersal by Armenian police of the public demonstration outside the RA Presidential Residence on central Baghramyan Avenue... -
23 June
Epress.am Cameraman Hit in the Head After Introducing Himself as a Journalist
After spending three hours in custody, Hakobyan was question as a witness. The investigator asked whether Hakobyan knew who had brought speakers to Baghramyan Avenue, who whistled during the demonstration.... -
23 June
“Safety of Journalists Must Be Ensured at All Times”: OSCE Representative Condemns Attacks on Journalists in Armenia
“I call on the authorities to promptly investigate these incidents and take steps to ensure restraint on the part of law enforcement representatives toward members of the media,” Mijatović said...