Sharmazanov does not share the opinion that the Sefilyan case is a frame-up

Vice Speaker of Armenian Parliament, Spokesman for the ruling Republican Party of Armenia Eduard Sharmazanov refuses to assess the detention of Zhirayr Sefilyan, Artsakh war hero, one of the New Armenia Public Salvation Front leaders.  

Sharmazanov said at today's conference that "it is not the issue he should speak about". Nevertheless, he stressed that he does not share the opinion that the Sefilyan case is a frame-up.    

Sefilyan himself says that his detention is another link in the chain of political persecution against him.  

On June 20, 2016, Zhirayr Sefilyan was detained on suspicion of organizing a criminal group. 8 persons face charges of acquisition and keeping of weapons and ammunition. 6 have been arrested and 1 is wanted.  According to the Special Investigative Service of Armenia, Sefilyan and his supporters were planning to seize buildings of state importance in early April. Earlier, New Armenia activist Karo Yeghnukyan said that Sefilyan was detained at Sardarapat.