“Armenian Protest Detainees Released, One Still in Custody: Charges Likely”
26 detainees released, one remains in custody after protests against AGN Building. Lawyer says likely to face charges, detained for 24 hours. 27 journalists also detained, 26 released on June 6.
“Over 280 Protesters Detained in Yerevan Anti-Government Protests: Latest Updates Revealed by RA Police”
284 anti-government protesters detained in Yerevan, 273 released, says RA Police. No closed streets, but “Take a Step, Reject Serzh” movement closed some roads in Yerevan and provinces. Protesters wore red bandanas. News from Armenia on NEWS.am. #YerevanProtests #Armenia
Headline: “Arrests Made as Protests Intensify: 12 Participants Detained in Yerevan and Vanadzor”
12 participants arrested in ongoing protests in Yerevan & Vanadzor. 8 detained in Yerevan, 5 in capital for not meeting law enforcement requirements. 4 arrested in Vanadzor, 3 for not meeting requirements & 1 for using force against law enforcement. #protests #Yerevan #Vanadzor
“96 Civic Initiative Participants Detained for Defying Police Demands: Release of Political Prisoners in Limbo”
96 participants of the national civic initiative for release of political prisoners detained for not meeting police demands. Garegin Chugaszyan and Volo involved.
Armenian Citizens Held Captive in Mexico Demand $90,000 Ransom as More Details Emerge
More than 30 citizens of Armenia traced trying to enter the US from Mexico. They are being held captive and demanding a $90k ransom for their release. The Armenian General Benevolent Union is seeking assistance. Efforts are underway to determine their location and secure their release.
“Investigating the Inhumane: Human Rights Defenders Expose Disturbing Conditions in Armenian Prison”
Human rights defenders visit “Sevan” penitentiary to uncover detainees’ conditions, demands, and overall health, documenting findings for national and international bodies.