Armenia detains supporters of Russian oligarch-linked party

Several supporters of the “Strong Armenia” party, led by Russian oligarch Samvel Karapetyan, have been detained in Armenia, according to Gohar Meloyan, a constitutional law expert and party member.

“Since the morning, a campaign has been carried out against our political association ‘Strong Armenia.’ Searches are being conducted, and our supporters and a woman from our electoral list have been detained. It is concerning that women are being targeted,” Meloyan said on Facebook.

By Jeyhun Aghazada