“The reporters were warned to move to a territory, where explosions have been recorded. In my observation, reporters were targeted. They were more aggressive towards the representatives of media outlets, which had cameras an voice recorders, and when they were noticing camera lights, they seemed to shoot, throw explosives in that direction. I failed to count how many explosions have been recorded above us. When one of Sari Tagh inhabitants approached us and cleansed my wounds, we were working live then. The citizen offered to transport us to the hospital, we rejoiced thinking soon we’ll be in the hospital.”
According to him, if the issue of the Police was dispersing the meeting, it should have simply applied special means of dispersing the unauthorized rally, and not organize beatings, send secret agents there, who penetrated into public in civilian clothes and firstly attempted to provoke people, and then applied functions of the Police.
From my side I informed them, that I also remain loyal to my position, that purpose of my meeting with the gunmen is finding the reasonable solution. I should meet the gunmen first, after which I’ll only meet Serzh Sargsyan, as a result of which only the gunmen may lay down the arms. I continue insisting on my position.
“Sayad wasn’t a demonstrator, he was on his way to the uncle’s house, who was timely back from Moscow and was staying at a relative, living in Sari Tagh. As there were no routes for public transportation, they were closed, he decided to go on foot, not knowing there would be a protest on that part of the district. He didn’t manage to pass, as there were explosions. As a result, he received injury on the eye, which has been extracted.”
“Maria Zakharova mentioned that Turkey can have a positive investment in the conflict settlement process, as it has repeatedly supported Azerbaijan’s activities. I perceive Zakharova’s remarks this way, it’s clear that Turkey won’t become a participant to negotiation format, Armenia will be against, and even in case of such a perspective Armenia won’t allow it. Russia hasn’t changed its policy, essence of which is balance maintenance between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and Turkey will divert that balance, which isn’t beneficial for Russia,” Russian Turkologist said.
26 out of 165 citizens detained yesterday from Khorenatsi street and Sari Tagh district have been arrested. The Public Relations and Press Service of the Police told 168.am, stating that others have been released. As a result of yesterday’s clashes between the citizens and the Police numerous people suffered injuries, many have been transported to hospitals of the capital.
165 people have been detained by Police from Khorenatsi Street and Sari Tagh, the Public Relations and Press Service of the Police told 168.am. No information is yet available on released detainees.
The Defense Ministry of Nagorno Karabakh as result of ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan, at 23:25 on July 29, 20 year old soldier Hrach V. Gevorgyan was wounded in one of the eastern military positions of the Defense Army of Nagorno Karabakh.
“According to received reports, those were carried out by nonuniformed police officers. The Police must immediately present clarifications regarding violence against reporters, and the possible involvement of non-uniformed police officers in obstructing the reporters’ work.”
Health condition of 2 out of 42 persons is assessed critical in St. Grigor Lusavorich hospital. One of them received injury on the eye, who is currently being operated, the other one has burns. Health condition of 1 out of 12 injured persons moved to Erebuni hospital is critical.
