Young ANC members stage flash mob in support of detained activists (video)

 August 10, 2012 - 15:25 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 9, Armenian National Congress (ANC) young members staged a flash mob, on the occasion of the ANC activists’ arrest anniversary and July 20 verdict.

According to Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc, on August 9, 2011 police officers used violence against ANC activists Tigran Arakelyan and Artak Karapetyan. Upon arrival to the site, activists Areg Gevorgyan, Sahak Muradyan, Vahagn Gevorgyan, Sargis Gevorgyan and David Kirimijyan tried to settle the dispute but were beaten as well, the ANC said. All above-mentioned were taken to a police station and accused of attacking the police officers.

On August 26, the Congress announced suspending political dialogue with Armenian authorities, with Arakelyan named a political prisoner.

On July 20, 2012 Tigran Arakelyan was sentenced to 6 years in prison; Artak Karapetyan given a jail term of about 3,5 years; David Kirimijyan and Sargis Gevorgyan were sentenced to 2 years each.

A separate case was initiated for Areg Gevorgyan, Sahak Muradyan and Vahagn Gevorgyan to be taken up by Special Investigation Service.

According to August 4 report, Special Investigation Service announced decision to halt prosecution of Areg Gevorgyan, Sahak Muradyan and Vahagn Gevorgyan for lack of evidence proving the latters’ involvement in the crime.