Armenian oppositionists detained when propagandizing participation in rallies

PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 23 evening, editor-in-chief of Haykakan Zhamanak opposition newspaper, leader of Impeachment bloc, Nikol Pashinyan, Democtratic Fatherland party leader Petros Makeyan and Conservative Party leader Mikael Hayrapetyan, editor-in-chief of Fourth Power opposition newspaper Shoher Matevosyan and some other activists were detained in the center of Yerevan.



The oppositionists were detained when delivering leaflets calling for participation in rallies in support of Armenia's first President Levon Ter-Petrosyan.



At night the oppositionists were released after they gave a written undertaking not to leave the place, IA Regnum reports.



During an authorized rally scheduled for October 26, Levon Ter-Petrosyan is expected to deliver an hour speech.



On the same day the Republican Party of Armenia is organizing a free concert for the population. Besides, a highway connecting Iran and Armenia will be put into operation.