Several dozen civic activists, who are fighting against possible public transport fare hikes in Armenia’s capital city Yerevan, are attempting to enter the Yerevan Municipality building and attend the Council of Elders session.

Although the meeting is open, the police permit neither the activists nor the news reporters to enter. They claim that there is no room inside, and unauthorized persons may participate in the session solely at the mayor’s or the factions’ invitations.    

In addition, at around 11am, the law enforcement detained activists Dvin Isanyan and Vahagn Minasyan.