Authorities spare no effort to suppress dissent
A group of civic organizations today issued a statement decrying police brutality in recent days.
"Sticking to their policy, the Armenian authorities continue blocking oppositionists' entry to Liberty Square violating citizens' right to move with cynical motivations. Moreover, trying to create an illusion of public disorder, they take protesters and journalists covering the gatherings to police stations using violence against women and minors.
An obvious manifestation of these actions is the arrest of Haykakan Zhamanak journalist Ani Gevorgian and HAK activists David Kiramijyan and Sargis Gevorgyan. Authorities spare no effort to suppress dissent
Helsinki Citizens Assembly Vanadzor Branch
Helsinki Association
Transparency International Anti-corruption Center
"Asparez" Journalists' Club
