YEREVAN, JANUARY 18, ARMENPRESS. Ombudsman of Armenia Arman Tatoyan vows to release the report on human rights violations during the Yerevan hostage crisis of July 2016 during the upcoming month.

During a briefing on January 18, Tatoyan said the report has addressed assessments. “In terms of the investigation we have the necessity of clarifying few reports. I have sent an inquiry to the investigative agencies, we will receive a response soon and it will be published”, he said. The Ombudsman said the report is currently a priority for him.

Tatoyan assured the report will cover all issues, ranging from the murder of the police officers and excessive force against reporters.

On July 17, 2016, gunmen stormed a police precinct in Yerevan and took several hostages. Three officers were killed during the hostage crisis. On 31 July, the crisis ended after the gunmen surrendered. Protests erupted in Yerevan during the hostage crisis.