Urgent Statement about Criminal Groups


Urgent Statement about Criminal Groups

  • 17-04-2018 10:26:51   | Armenia  |  Human Rights

According to news circulating among the public and information transferred to the media, gathering of tall men in plain clothes has been observed today in Erebuni district of Yerevan. According to credible information, these are criminal groups that will apparently be used against peaceful protestors.
 
We hereby state that the authorities bear responsibility for the possible violence used by the aforementioned criminal groups against peaceful protestors even if those using violence act as "angry drivers" due to traffic inconvieniences.
 
The RA Police must lead an efficient and real struggle against organized crime, and prevent any attempt of physical and psychological violence against peaceful protestors.
 
Union of Informed Citizens NGO
 
Helsinki Citizens' Assembly – Vanadzor Office
 
Protection of Rights Without Borders NGO
 
Helsinki Committee of Armenia
 
Open Society Foundations - Armenia
 
Transprency International Anticorruption Center
 
For Equal Rights NGO  
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