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POLICE CLASH WITH PROTESTERS DEMANDING RUSSIAN SOLDIER BE TRIED IN ARMENIA
Big News Network.com
Jan 16 2015
RFE Friday 16th January, 2015
Tension is high in Armenia following clashes between police and
protesters demanding the handover of a Russian soldier accused of
murdering six members of an Armenian family near Russia's military
base in the former Soviet republic.
At least 15 people were injured in the clashes on January 15 outside
the Russian consulate in the city of Gyumri, the site of the Russian
base and the home of the family that was massacred on January 12.
More than 20 people were briefly detained by police during the clashes,
which came after huge crowds mourned at a funeral ceremony for the
victims.
Protesters want Russia to hand over Private Valery Permyakov, who
authorities say has confessed to the killings, for prosecution and
trial in Armenia.
The Russian military on January 15 pledged to ensure "the most severe
punishment" for the crime, but there was no sign Moscow will transfer
Permyakov to Armenian custody.
The killings are testing ties between regional giant Russia and
Armenia, its only ally in the strategic South Caucasus.
http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/229424193
Big News Network.com
Jan 16 2015
RFE Friday 16th January, 2015
Tension is high in Armenia following clashes between police and
protesters demanding the handover of a Russian soldier accused of
murdering six members of an Armenian family near Russia's military
base in the former Soviet republic.
At least 15 people were injured in the clashes on January 15 outside
the Russian consulate in the city of Gyumri, the site of the Russian
base and the home of the family that was massacred on January 12.
More than 20 people were briefly detained by police during the clashes,
which came after huge crowds mourned at a funeral ceremony for the
victims.
Protesters want Russia to hand over Private Valery Permyakov, who
authorities say has confessed to the killings, for prosecution and
trial in Armenia.
The Russian military on January 15 pledged to ensure "the most severe
punishment" for the crime, but there was no sign Moscow will transfer
Permyakov to Armenian custody.
The killings are testing ties between regional giant Russia and
Armenia, its only ally in the strategic South Caucasus.
http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/229424193