Prosecutor General of Armenia warned opposition

The Prosecutor General of Armenia made a statement in connection with the protest in the country.

Armenian media, citing a statement by the department, write that against the backdrop of continuing protests by their individual participants and other citizens, the number of speeches of hatred and intolerance increased sharply, cases of violence or excuses for violence, which are “are in themselves criminogenic phenomenon and significantly increase the possibility of committing new crimes. “

Prosecutor General’s Office noted that the holding of protests cannot be held in violation of the rights and legitimate interests of other citizens, to violate normal public life.

Prosecutor General’s Office warned the initiators and heads of meetings and their participants about the need for mass events “to remain within the framework of the law” On Freedom of Assembly “, to behave law -abiding, to refrain from actions that threaten the internal security of Armenia, including from provoking possible clashes with law enforcement officers, citizens, provocations, riots or from participating in them. “

The department emphasized that “persons trying to criminally violate the law and order unconditionally subjected proportionate legal liability.”