YEREVAN. – Armenian intellectuals addressed opposition activist Jirair Sefilian urging him to persuade his friends to lay down their arms and surrender to law enforcement agencies.

“We appeal to your sober thinking, being confident that your calls will prevent undesirable consequences of this irresponsible and short-sighted situation, urging your friends to lay down their arms and surrender to law enforcement agencies. We are confident that your steps and moves of your friends will be directed to the unity, peace and security,” the letter reads.