YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. 72 people have been detained as of 14:00 from the locations where opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan’s demonstrations are underway, Yerevan Police Department (YPD) told ARMENPRESS.

Six minors have also been detained for participating in riots.

Since April 13, opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan and his supporters are carrying out demonstrations in Yerevan. The situation escalated when the crowd began sporadically blocking traffic and launching sit-ins in major streets and squares of the city. On the same day, a brief clash took place between police officers and demonstrators in Baghramyan Avenue. Six police officers, Pashinyan himself and around 40 demonstrators sought medical attention.

Police reminded that it has earlier ruled to lawfully stop the illegal rally in accordance to the law, and the organizers have been notified, but ignored the decision.

English –translator/editor: Stepan Kocharyan