We remain committed to working in partnership with civil society and individuals within the government who are truly committed to strengthening rule of law. At the same time, information gleaned by the investigations into police misconduct, as well as information gathered by credible independent reports, will inform future decisions about participation in Embassy programs and activities. Amidst the calls for further protests this evening, we strongly urge all parties to sincerely work for a peaceful resolution of the situation.
As reported earlier the gunmen have time until 17:00 today to lay down their weapons and surrender to authorities without resistance.
“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.”
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.”
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.
“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.
People are being detained from Sari Tagh. As “Azatutyun” Radio reporter Hovhannes Movsisyan reports the red berets forcedly detain people from the street. The reporter informs that the policemen in civilian clothes attacked on the demonstrators, hit them on hands and heads. The reporter of “Azatutyun” Radio informs, that he was also attacked on hands and head. He informs that violence has been used towards other reporters as well. According to the latter their equipment was partially damaged. According to the reporter lots of ambulance cars are leaving Sari Tagh.
