ANC rally participants appealed to delegates of International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) congress calling to officially recognize presence of political prisoners in Armenia.

In its statement, ANC expresses hope that FIDH will adopt principal stance and make statement demanding immediate release of 14 political prisoners from RA authorities.

“Otherwise, the regular FIDH congress will assist the hiding of crimes committed by Armenian authorities,” the statement reads.

Former Yerevan Mayor Vahagn Khachatryan took the floor, criticizing Armenian leadership for increasing utility rates and prices for foodstuff, NEWS.am correspondent reports. Khachatryan also charged the authorities with sitting on their hands in easing consequences of price rise.

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