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POLICE THREATEN TO USE SPECIAL DEVICES AGAINST ACTIVISTS
by Karina Manukyan
ARMINFO
Monday, December 2, 15:48
The Armenian Police have released a statement in relation to the
action of protest against Armenia's decision on accession to the
Customs Union. The action started in Liberty Square on Dec 2.
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The statement says that while maintaining the public order the Armenian
police remain committed to their principles. The police call on the
activists to act within the limits of the law.
The police say that the actions of civil activists hinder the traffic
and restrict the possibility to use the pavements, alleys and other
public places. Thus, such actions violate the public order and limit
the constitutional rights of other persons.
The Police stress that the persons who had made a number of violations
during the protest action were not arrested but were just taken to
the police station and set free some time later. A total of 12 people
were taken to the police department of Yerevan.
The Police call on the citizens to abstain from violations, to carry
out the police's demands and to give no ground for more tension. In
the meantime, the Police warn that according to Article 29 Part 1
of the Armenian Law on Police, a policeman can use physical force or
special devices.
"In every case of violation of public order, violation of other
citizens' rights, ignoring of the law, the police will act within
the law and will even use special devices", says the statement.
To note, protest actions against the Russian president's visit
to Armenia started early in the morning on 2 December. Activists
were holding banners "Serzhik's father has arrived!" and "No Customs
Colonization!" in the city. Earlier today, activists hanged a colorful
bathrobe and a boot over the underground passage in Khanjyan Street.
The police and the activists clashed in Amiryan Street, and about 20
people were detained. ArmInfo's correspondent reported from the scene
that the police were severely beating the activists, including women
and journalists. People are also chanting "Serzhik, go away!" out of
the windows of their houses and offices.
by Karina Manukyan
ARMINFO
Monday, December 2, 15:48
The Armenian Police have released a statement in relation to the
action of protest against Armenia's decision on accession to the
Customs Union. The action started in Liberty Square on Dec 2.
'
The statement says that while maintaining the public order the Armenian
police remain committed to their principles. The police call on the
activists to act within the limits of the law.
The police say that the actions of civil activists hinder the traffic
and restrict the possibility to use the pavements, alleys and other
public places. Thus, such actions violate the public order and limit
the constitutional rights of other persons.
The Police stress that the persons who had made a number of violations
during the protest action were not arrested but were just taken to
the police station and set free some time later. A total of 12 people
were taken to the police department of Yerevan.
The Police call on the citizens to abstain from violations, to carry
out the police's demands and to give no ground for more tension. In
the meantime, the Police warn that according to Article 29 Part 1
of the Armenian Law on Police, a policeman can use physical force or
special devices.
"In every case of violation of public order, violation of other
citizens' rights, ignoring of the law, the police will act within
the law and will even use special devices", says the statement.
To note, protest actions against the Russian president's visit
to Armenia started early in the morning on 2 December. Activists
were holding banners "Serzhik's father has arrived!" and "No Customs
Colonization!" in the city. Earlier today, activists hanged a colorful
bathrobe and a boot over the underground passage in Khanjyan Street.
The police and the activists clashed in Amiryan Street, and about 20
people were detained. ArmInfo's correspondent reported from the scene
that the police were severely beating the activists, including women
and journalists. People are also chanting "Serzhik, go away!" out of
the windows of their houses and offices.