YEREVAN. – The activists protesting against hike in electricity prices once again decided to march to president's residence in Yerevan demanding that the decision must be canceled. (photos)
The protesters are moving towards Baghramyan Avenue where police forces are deployed.
Members of the “No to Plunder” initiative marched to president's residence on Monday in a protest against hike in electricity prices. The police, however, blocked Baghramian Avenue, and subsequently, a sit-in was staged on the avenue.
On early Tuesday morning, the police dispersed the demonstration by using water cannon, and detained many activists and journalists, including an Armenian News-News.am reporter. As a result of the clash, eighteen people sought medical assistance in hospitals, and 237 people were detained. A criminal case on charges of hooliganism has been launched.
