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    POLICE THREATEN TO USE SPECIAL DEVICES AGAINST ACTIVISTS

    by Karina Manukyan

    ARMINFO
    Monday, December 2, 15:48

    The Armenian Police have released a statement in relation to the
    action of protest against Armenia's decision on accession to the
    Customs Union. The action started in Liberty Square on Dec 2.

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    The statement says that while maintaining the public order the Armenian
    police remain committed to their principles. The police call on the
    activists to act within the limits of the law.

    The police say that the actions of civil activists hinder the traffic
    and restrict the possibility to use the pavements, alleys and other
    public places. Thus, such actions violate the public order and limit
    the constitutional rights of other persons.

    The Police stress that the persons who had made a number of violations
    during the protest action were not arrested but were just taken to
    the police station and set free some time later. A total of 12 people
    were taken to the police department of Yerevan.

    The Police call on the citizens to abstain from violations, to carry
    out the police's demands and to give no ground for more tension. In
    the meantime, the Police warn that according to Article 29 Part 1
    of the Armenian Law on Police, a policeman can use physical force or
    special devices.

    "In every case of violation of public order, violation of other
    citizens' rights, ignoring of the law, the police will act within
    the law and will even use special devices", says the statement.

    To note, protest actions against the Russian president's visit
    to Armenia started early in the morning on 2 December. Activists
    were holding banners "Serzhik's father has arrived!" and "No Customs
    Colonization!" in the city. Earlier today, activists hanged a colorful
    bathrobe and a boot over the underground passage in Khanjyan Street.

    The police and the activists clashed in Amiryan Street, and about 20
    people were detained. ArmInfo's correspondent reported from the scene
    that the police were severely beating the activists, including women
    and journalists. People are also chanting "Serzhik, go away!" out of
    the windows of their houses and offices.

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