YEREVAN. - Clashes have started now between the protestors and policemen in Yerevan’s Khorenatsi street, where supporters of Sasna Tsrer armed group have gathered.
Immediately after warning the policemen started an attack, throwing smoke grenades at the people, Armenian News - NEWS.am correspondent reports. The law enforcement officers have started detaining people.
By blocking the street the police are moving forward, freeing the street.
Clashes have also taken place in Sari Tagh neighborhood of Erebuni district, where part of the protestors have gathered. The police used special means in Sari Tagh. According to Deputy President of Heritage Party Armen Martirosyan, the clashes were provoked by plainclothes provocateurs.
Armen Martirosyan and Levon Barseghyan calmed down the situation in Sari Tagh. They are negotiating with Yerevan Chief of Police Ashot Karapetyan, who insists that the assembly is unlawful and demands protestors to leave the territory.
