ArmInfo. The lecturer of American University of Armenia Hovhannes Hovhannisyan today became an initiator of gathering signatures to protect students and pupils in protest actions.
"We, the teachers of different universities in Armenia, condemn the fact that students are often detained during participation in peaceful rallies. In recent days, hundreds of teenagers and young men were taken to police stations, some of them were physically and psychologically abused. Participating in peaceful rallies, students do not act illegally, on the contrary, implement their civil rights. We are convinced that the actions of Armenian young citizens expressing their civil position deserve only support, including from teachers and lecturers. Therefore, we demand not to interfere with the manifestation of their will and stop the violence in their relation. "
<Within 3 hours the letter was signed by 80 teachers and scientists. The application is open for signature, "the document says.
According to various sources, from 200 to 300 activists were delivered to various police departments today.