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POLICE USED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN KOMITAS STREET CLASHES - OMBUDSMAN'S OFFICE
11:34 ~U 01.10.13
The Armenian Ombudsman's office has found the police operations
in the recent protests in Yerevan Komitas street unlawful and
disproportionate.
In a statement it says that the police used excessive force in the
clashes with the crowd protesting against the construction activities
near the Komitas 5 building.
"Taking into consideration the European Court's case law, we
conclude that the police acted disproportionately during the clashes,
demonstrating impatience and intolerance. Besides, having studied
separate incidents, we find that the police violated the rights and
freedom of individuals," says statement.
Armenian News - Tert.am
From: A. Papazian
11:34 ~U 01.10.13
The Armenian Ombudsman's office has found the police operations
in the recent protests in Yerevan Komitas street unlawful and
disproportionate.
In a statement it says that the police used excessive force in the
clashes with the crowd protesting against the construction activities
near the Komitas 5 building.
"Taking into consideration the European Court's case law, we
conclude that the police acted disproportionately during the clashes,
demonstrating impatience and intolerance. Besides, having studied
separate incidents, we find that the police violated the rights and
freedom of individuals," says statement.
Armenian News - Tert.am
From: A. Papazian