Arrested Sacred Struggle supporter has serious health problems  incompatible with prison conditions - opposition MP

ArmInfo.  A supporter of the "Sacred Struggle" protest movement Aghvan Arshakyan, who was detained for 2 months, has serious health problems that are incompatible with prison conditions. This was reported on his Facebook page by opposition MP from the "Armenia" bloc Garnik Danielyan.

In this regard, he drew attention to the fact that two years ago the  young man was diagnosed with a serious illness.

"After a complex operation and chemotherapy courses, Aghvan must  undergo examinations every three months and be under the supervision  of doctors. According to the schedule, the next examination should  take place in September," the MP noted.

In addition, the opposition MP emphasized that in order to improve  Arshakyan's health, walks in the fresh air and a special diet are  necessary. Danielyan drew attention to the fact that Aghvan's  situation requires special attention, since every day of his  imprisonment negatively affects his health.

"Under the current government, arrest as a preventive measure has  turned into a punitive measure. We live in an era when our most  patriotic citizens find themselves behind bars without any reason.  And a person's health is not a deterrent for a dictatorial regime,"  Danielyan complained.

In connection with this situation, the deputy announced his intention  to appeal to the Ombudsman of Armenia Anahit Manasyan. "Considering  Aghvan Arshakyan's health, he should be released and be with his  mother. I am sure that such honest and courageous young people will  create our future," the oppositionist summed up.

On June 25, law enforcement officers began searching the homes of  supporters of the "Sacred Struggle" movement and people with  opposition views. The Investigative Committee stated that the  participants and leaders of the movement were allegedly planning  terrorist attacks and the seizure of power in Armenia.  Sixteen  people, including the movement's leader, Archbishop Bagrat  Galstanyan, were jailed for two months on charges of attempting to  "seize power."