  106 arrested over Yerevan disordersMarch 19, 2008 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 106 persons arrested in the framework of criminal case on disorders in Yerevan on March 1. There are no women and minors among those detained and arrested, said Sona Truzyan, a spokesperson for the RA prosecutor general's office."According to the operating legislation, participation in riots is not a criminal offence. Only those accused of attempt of accroachment, illegal purchase and storage of weapons will be arrested," she said. A working group was formed to inform the population and media of the investigation results, Ms. Truzyan said.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
