CLASHES BETWEEN THE POLICE AND DEMONSTRATORS

The people who gathered near Myasnikyan’s monument tried to go back to the Freedom Square via Mashtots Avenue. The policemen warned them: Your procession is not legal, stop it”. Then the police surrounded the Freedom Square not allowing the participants of the procession to enter the Square. The police used electroshock and beat several demonstrators.

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CLASHES BETWEEN THE POLICE AND DEMONSTRATORS
The people who gathered near Myasnikyan’s monument tried to go back to the Freedom Square via Mashtots Avenue. The policemen warned them: Your procession is not legal, stop it”. Then ...
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