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64-YEAR-OLD ACTIVIST DETAINED FROM KOMITAS HIGH-RISE CONSTRUCTION SITE
August 27, 2013 | 10:02
YEREVAN. - Police officerÑ~A detained 64-year-old activist from the
construction site of a high-rise on Komitas Avenue.
Sahak Poghosyan was detained on Tuesday morning, director Tigran
Khzmalyan toldArmenian News-NEWS.am. He said the old man was detained
without any legal grounds, as there was no protest action at that
moment.
Khzmalyan said Poghosyan has heart problems, and they are doing their
best to provide legal aid.
Construction of a high-rise began a few years ago. However, as a
result of the protests of local residents, construction was suspended.
The works resumed two weeks ago, which persuaded residents to continue
picketing.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
August 27, 2013 | 10:02
YEREVAN. - Police officerÑ~A detained 64-year-old activist from the
construction site of a high-rise on Komitas Avenue.
Sahak Poghosyan was detained on Tuesday morning, director Tigran
Khzmalyan toldArmenian News-NEWS.am. He said the old man was detained
without any legal grounds, as there was no protest action at that
moment.
Khzmalyan said Poghosyan has heart problems, and they are doing their
best to provide legal aid.
Construction of a high-rise began a few years ago. However, as a
result of the protests of local residents, construction was suspended.
The works resumed two weeks ago, which persuaded residents to continue
picketing.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am