Clashes occurred between police and supporters of the “Strong Armenia” party in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, News-Armenia reports, citing Narek Sargsyan, spokesperson for Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.
17 people were detained during the confrontation in front of the building where the court hearing of Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the “Strong Armenia” party and president of the Tashir Group, was taking place.
They were detained and taken to the police department for failing to comply with the lawful demands of police officers.