74-Year-Old Man Attempts Self-Immolation in Central Yerevan

A 74-year-old man today attempted self-immolation at the Republic Square in central Yerevan because of the dire social and economic conditions he lives in, Armtimes.com reports, citing the press service of the Armenian police.

“He did not manage to hurt himself; he has no burns and has already been taken to a police station,” Armtimes writes, adding that, according to some reports, the man has told police that he has 24 people in his care, and that he is unable to provide for all of them.