The arrests of members and supporters of the “Strong Armenia” party are being viewed as direct political persecution, according to the political force’s press secretary Marianna Ghahramanyan.
“We assess the arrests of members and supporters of the ‘Strong Armenia’ party as direct political persecution against the party. This is a continuation of the process from previous days. Among those detained is another woman, Hasmik Amirzadyan from the Artashat office. Nikol Pashinyan is trying to apply pressure and conduct a struggle through women. However, these political persecutions do not stop us; we will continue along the path we have set,” she said.
It should be noted that 14 individuals have been arrested within the framework of criminal proceedings conducted by the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia on charges of giving and receiving electoral bribes, according to committee spokesperson Marina Ohanjanyan.
Since early morning, the Anti-Corruption Committee has been conducting searches in various offices of the “Strong Armenia” party. Charges have been filed against Hasmik Amirzadyan, a party member, and the issue of a preventive measure is currently under discussion.
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