Employees of Arinj Mall shopping center hold protest

A protest is underway near Arinj Mall shopping center, owned by Gagik Tsarukyan, arrested leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP), after part of the mall’s retail units were sealed without employees’ knowledge.

According to media reports, the protesters intend to block the Artashat-Sevan highway. Police officers are currently negotiating with the protesters to prevent the situation from escalating.