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In a press conference held in Khorenatsi Street in the morning of July 25, Alek Yenigomshyan, a member of the Founding Parliament movement, presented the situation in the police compound seized by the Sasna Dzrer armed group since July 17. For 34 hours members of the Sasna Dzrer group have been deprived of food, electricity and medical assistance. Besides, their telephones were turned off at night. “The acting regime is taking provocative steps and escalating the situation. Yesterday, even attempts were made by the security forces to approach the area and pull down the wall. The fact was confirmed by nearby residents. Also, a military helicopter flew over the area in the morning – this is another proof that the authorities are trying to escalate the atmosphere. This shows yet another time that the authorities are not ready to negotiate in a peaceful atmosphere,” Mr. Yenigomshyan said. He expressed hope that the authorities would sober up and avoid further bloodshed and would not take steps that would be fatal for Armenia. Heritage Party member Davit Sanasaryan spoke in the name of the coordination group. “We shall start civil disobedience, inciting the wrath of the people and creating a lot of trouble for Serzh Sargsyan and his administration,” he said.
