ArmInfo. "The right to freedom of assembly by peaceful means and in accordance with the law is the universal and fundamental right of all citizens," said spokeswoman for the Federal Foreign Ministry's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini.
In the statement of the official representative of the head of EU diplomacy, in particular, it says: "The European Union expects that the Armenian authorities will fully respect this right and apply the law fairly and proportionally in accordance with Armenia's international obligations, including within the framework of the European Convention on Protection human rights and fundamental freedoms, all those who were detained in the exercise of their fundamental right to assembly in accordance with the law must be immediately released. "
According to the EU, it is extremely important that all involved parties exercise restraint and act responsibly. "It is necessary to ensure an inclusive dialogue called for by President Armen Sarkissian aimed at an immediate and peaceful settlement of the current situation, and it is therefore disappointing and alarming that today's short meeting between Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan and MP Nikol Pashinyan did not prevent further escalation, the statement said.
According to the Police, as of 5:30 pm 232 citizens were detained.