Human Rights Watch Says Armenian Police Used Excessive Force

Human Rights Watch

Stun Grenades, Beatings; Protesters, Journalists Injured

YEREVAN (HRW)”“Armenian police used excessive force against peaceful protesters on July 29, 2016 and assaulted journalists reporting on the demonstrations, Human Rights Watch said Monday. Police used stun grenades, which wounded dozens of demonstrators and some journalists, some severely. The police also beat journalists and protesters and detained dozens of people.

Armenian authorities have opened an investigation into police actions on July 29.

“Armenia’s investigation of the police assaults on demonstrators on July 29 should be swift and thorough,”