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. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. |