Amnesty International’s report addresses violations of freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in Armenia

Amnesty International has published a report addressing violations of freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in Armenia.

The report notes that:

🔷 The police used unlawful force against demonstrators on several occasions during the protests in April and May calling on the prime minister to resign;

🔷On 12 June, police and demonstrators clashed in the center of the capital, Yerevan, during protests against the border demarcation agreement;

🔷Some 101 individuals were injured, including 17 police officers, and 98 people were reportedly detained. At least 15 individuals were later charged with hooliganism and violating public order;

🔷No law enforcement officers were indicted or charged following an inquiry into the proportionality and legality of the police response.