No factual grounds were presented for extending the Kocharyans’ detention: Anna Grigoryan

Overall, it is clear that the wave of political repression in the country is only growing, which means that we are truly living under a totalitarian, authoritarian regime. In this context, the illegal arrest of Robert Kocharyan, the former president, and Sedrak Kocharyan must be emphasized once again. Anna Grigoryan, head of the “Armenia” faction, made the statement at a press conference.

According to her, the detention of both Robert Kocharyan and Sedrak Kocharyan has been extended by two months, but no factual grounds were presented to show that it is necessary to keep them in custody.

“There are no grounds for the Kocharyans to remain under arrest. Detention is usually used to prevent certain actions, for example, when there is a risk that a person may leave the country. In the case of President Kocharyan, everyone, regardless of their political views and position, understands that he would certainly not leave the country. If he had intended to leave, he would not have returned to Armenia in 2018, knowing full well the possible political consequences,” the MP said.