YEREVAN. – Total of 1,961 cases of crimes against humans were registered in the first half of this year, as compared to 1,567 the same period of last year, Armenian National Statistical Service informs Armenian News-NEWS.am. At the same time, 28 murder cases were registered in the first half of this and last years.

In addition, 17 cases of murder attempt were registered, as opposed to 20 last year. Total of 690 cases of intentional damage to health occurred this year, as opposed to 629 last year in the same period. As for crimes against sexual freedom, the number was 58 this year and 42 last year. Among other crimes against human being, 1,168 occurred this year and 848 last year.