Department of Corrections launches proceedings over recent prisoner disobedience incidents

Department of Corrections launches proceedings over recent prisoner disobedience incidents

 16:10, 6 September, 2019

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Proceedings are underway in regard to the September 5 disobediences by prisoners in several correctional facilities in Armenia, Department of Corrections (Criminal Executive Department) spokesperson Nona Navikyan told ARMENPRESS.

“The situation is currently under our control. Such incidents aren’t taking place any longer,” she said.

Prisoners in several correctional facilities in Armenia displayed defiance and disorder against prison administrations in the evening of September 5. The situation was brought back under control by the Department of Corrections. Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan had later said that he will take actions according to the situation in the event of possible developments.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan