15 days of Yerevan police station siege 
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On July 17, Sasna Tsrer (Daredevils of Sassoun)armed group seized the police station, demanding the release of jailed Karabakh war veteran Jirair Sefilian, resignation of President Serzh Sargsyan and refusal to cede lands around Karabakh to Azerbaijan.
On July 17, Sasna Tsrer (Daredevils of Sassoun)armed group seized the police station, demanding the release of jailed Karabakh war veteran Jirair Sefilian, resignation of President Serzh Sargsyan and refusal to cede lands around Karabakh to Azerbaijan.
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Those in the police station, as well as the deputy police chief of Armenia Vartan Yeghiazaryan and deputy police chief of Yerevan Valeriy Osipyan, who arrived at the site to hold negotiations, were taken hostage by the armed group.
Those in the police station, as well as the deputy police chief of Armenia Vartan Yeghiazaryan and deputy police chief of Yerevan Valeriy Osipyan, who arrived at the site to hold negotiations, were taken hostage by the armed group.
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Starting from the evening of July 17, rallies in support of Sasna Tsrer were held at Khorenatsi Street, close to the seized police station.
Starting from the evening of July 17, rallies in support of Sasna Tsrer were held at Khorenatsi Street, close to the seized police station.
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Police detaining supporters of Sasna Tsrer group at Liberty Square.
Police detaining supporters of Sasna Tsrer group at Liberty Square.
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 All roads to the seized police station are blocked, special units deployed. The latter continue to be kept on alert, yet no order to storm the building or undertake any active measures was given.
All roads to the seized police station are blocked, special units deployed. The latter continue to be kept on alert, yet no order to storm the building or undertake any active measures was given.
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On July 20, the funeral ceremony for colonel Artur Vanoyan, killed during the siege of the police station, was held in Abovyan. Vanoyan was posthumously awarded with a medal of valor.
On July 20, the funeral ceremony for colonel Artur Vanoyan, killed during the siege of the police station, was held in Abovyan. Vanoyan was posthumously awarded with a medal of valor.
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A peaceful rally of Sasna Tsrer supporters was held on Khorenatsi Street. Those gathered expressed their solidarity with the demands of the armed group.
A peaceful rally of Sasna Tsrer supporters was held on Khorenatsi Street. Those gathered expressed their solidarity with the demands of the armed group.
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Rally participants and policemen clashed on Khorenatsi Street. Some of the demonstrators were throwing stones at policemen. Opposition MP Nikol Pashiyan, who was at the scene, urged demonstrators against succumbing to provocations and throwing stones.
Rally participants and policemen clashed on Khorenatsi Street. Some of the demonstrators were throwing stones at policemen. Opposition MP Nikol Pashiyan, who was at the scene, urged demonstrators against succumbing to provocations and throwing stones.
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Demonstrators refused to leave Khorenatsti Street. They took the shields away from the policemen and continued voicing their solidarity with Sasna Tsrer.
Demonstrators refused to leave Khorenatsti Street. They took the shields away from the policemen and continued voicing their solidarity with Sasna Tsrer.
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Armenia’s Investigative Committee instigated a criminal case over mass disorders of the evening of July 20. It was also noted that use of violence against representatives of the authorities was threatening public order.
Armenia’s Investigative Committee instigated a criminal case over mass disorders of the evening of July 20. It was also noted that use of violence against representatives of the authorities was threatening public order.
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Police used tear gas and stun grenades after demonstrators started throwing stones at them. 51 were injured and 136 detained in the clashes on the night of July 20-21.
Police used tear gas and stun grenades after demonstrators started throwing stones at them. 51 were injured and 136 detained in the clashes on the night of July 20-21.
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Clashes between demonstrators and policemen began after activist Ani Navasardyan’s speech. Though she denied aiming to trigger the clashes, she was detained in the framework of the case on mass disorders. Navasardyan was released on July 25.
Clashes between demonstrators and policemen began after activist Ani Navasardyan’s speech. Though she denied aiming to trigger the clashes, she was detained in the framework of the case on mass disorders. Navasardyan was released on July 25.
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Opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan delivered a speech on Khorenatsi Street and stated that armed group memebers are not terrorists.“I’m personally acquainted with some of them, they are dedicated to their homeland and are tired of lawlessness,” MP said
Opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan delivered a speech on Khorenatsi Street and stated that armed group memebers are not terrorists.“I’m personally acquainted with some of them, they are dedicated to their homeland and are tired of lawlessness,” MP said
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Sasna Tsrer armed group supporters continue gathering on Khorenatsi Street, some of them also stressed that it’s unacceptable to cede lands around Karabakh and urged President Serzh Sargsyan to retire.
Sasna Tsrer armed group supporters continue gathering on Khorenatsi Street, some of them also stressed that it’s unacceptable to cede lands around Karabakh and urged President Serzh Sargsyan to retire.
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Pavel Manukyan. On the night of July 27, a shootout started between the armed group and the police; Pavel Manukyan and his son Aram Manukyan were severely injured and taken to the hospital. On July 31, Pavel and Aram Manukyan were given 2-month jail terms
Pavel Manukyan. On the night of July 27, a shootout started between the armed group and the police; Pavel Manukyan and his son Aram Manukyan were severely injured and taken to the hospital. On July 31, Pavel and Aram Manukyan were given 2-month jail terms
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On July 23 the armed group released all hostages in exchange for the presence of journalists at the scene. Sasna Tsrer called their decision to release hostages an act of goodwill.
On July 23 the armed group released all hostages in exchange for the presence of journalists at the scene. Sasna Tsrer called their decision to release hostages an act of goodwill.
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Participants of the rally  in support of the armed group on Movses Khorenatsi Street organized a march to the Republic Square.
Participants of the rally in support of the armed group on Movses Khorenatsi Street organized a march to the Republic Square.
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Residents of the neighborhood watching the march on the streets of Yerevan
Residents of the neighborhood watching the march on the streets of Yerevan
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Thousands take to Yerevan streets for another march
Thousands take to Yerevan streets for another march
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The march participants chanted slogans in support of the armed group, also calling on the citizens to join the opposition. The march lasted about 2 hours.
The march participants chanted slogans in support of the armed group, also calling on the citizens to join the opposition. The march lasted about 2 hours.
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Police deployed additional forces at the territory adjacent to the seized police station in Yerevan.
Police deployed additional forces at the territory adjacent to the seized police station in Yerevan.
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On July 25, the armed group burned a Chevrolet police bus. Law enforcement bodies urged Sasna Tsrer against taking life- and health-threatening actions and escalating the situation.
On July 25, the armed group burned a Chevrolet police bus. Law enforcement bodies urged Sasna Tsrer against taking life- and health-threatening actions and escalating the situation.
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On July 27, Armenian police arrested actress Arsine Khanjyan, who participated in rallies. She later stated, “I have a right to participate in the actions promoting the wellbeing and development of the country.”
On July 27, Armenian police arrested actress Arsine Khanjyan, who participated in rallies. She later stated, “I have a right to participate in the actions promoting the wellbeing and development of the country.”
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On July 28, the demonstrators marched to Marshal Baghramyan Avenue, where the presidential residence and the parliamentary building are located. However, demonstrators chose to stop the march over bad weather conditions.
On July 28, the demonstrators marched to Marshal Baghramyan Avenue, where the presidential residence and the parliamentary building are located. However, demonstrators chose to stop the march over bad weather conditions.
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Well-known Armenian journalist, the chair of Gyumi-based Asparez journalist club Levon Barsegyan was detained after the rally over illegal possession of cold weapon. He was released on July 29.
Well-known Armenian journalist, the chair of Gyumi-based Asparez journalist club Levon Barsegyan was detained after the rally over illegal possession of cold weapon. He was released on July 29.
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In dispersing the protest rally on late evening of July 29, the police used violence against journalists thus hindering their activities.
In dispersing the protest rally on late evening of July 29, the police used violence against journalists thus hindering their activities.
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On July 29, the police detained 165 people. Over 73 sought medical help with bodily injuries of various gravity.
On July 29, the police detained 165 people. Over 73 sought medical help with bodily injuries of various gravity.
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Sari Tagh distinct residents were harmed in the clashes between policemen and demonstrators. Smoke grenades and other special means used by police against rally participants got into the residential houses.
Sari Tagh distinct residents were harmed in the clashes between policemen and demonstrators. Smoke grenades and other special means used by police against rally participants got into the residential houses.
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On the evening of July 30, police blocked the Bagramyan Avenue, where the demonstrators gathered, with barbed wire. Some of the rally participants started a sit-in.
On the evening of July 30, police blocked the Bagramyan Avenue, where the demonstrators gathered, with barbed wire. Some of the rally participants started a sit-in.
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1of the demonstrators on Baghramyan, Kajik Grigoryan attempted self-immolation in protest to the police actions.People put out the fire and he was taken to hospital by activists.On August 2 Grigoryan died of burn injuries which were incompatible with life
1of the demonstrators on Baghramyan, Kajik Grigoryan attempted self-immolation in protest to the police actions.People put out the fire and he was taken to hospital by activists.On August 2 Grigoryan died of burn injuries which were incompatible with life
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100s of demonstrators gathered in support of the surrendered members of Sasna Tsrer. Later, Armenia's NSS announced completion of the 'anti-terrorist operation' to liberate seized police station.The 20 detained members were dubbed “terrorists” by NSS.
100s of demonstrators gathered in support of the surrendered members of Sasna Tsrer. Later, Armenia's NSS announced completion of the 'anti-terrorist operation' to liberate seized police station.The 20 detained members were dubbed “terrorists” by NSS.
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