Some 46 people injured in clashes in Yerevan

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16.04.2018, 19:50

Armenian health authorities said 46 people - including six police officers-- sought medical help after a clash between opposition activists and riot police in downtown Yerevan earlier today.

Some 46 people injured in clashes in Yerevan

YEREVAN, April 16. /ARKA/. Armenian health authorities said 46 people - including six police officers-- sought medical help after a clash between opposition activists and riot police in downtown Yerevan earlier today.

Police used tear gas and stun grenades against the protesters, who tried to break through a barbed wire cordon in the centre of the capital Yerevan in an effort to get to the parliament building to prevent former Serzh Sargsyan from being elected as prime minister.

Among those injured was Nikol Pashinyan, who received injuries to his arms and face and was briefly taken to hospital. Pashinyan later returned to his supporters and is now continues the demonstration down the street on France Square.

According to the health ministry, part of citizens, having received out-patient treatment, were discharged from hospitals. They had injuries of the lower extremities. Police officers were injured with blunt and cutting objects. One of the policemen was operated on because of a vein injury. -0-

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