Strong Armenia Party Protests Over Member's Death in Custody
“Strong Armenia” holds protest outside EU Office over death of party member in custody
The Strong Armenia party held a protest outside the European Union office in Yerevan on Tuesday, demanding justice following the death of party member Arsen Gevorgyan at Nubarashen Penitentiary on Monday.
Gevorgyan, who was the party's mayoral candidate for Stepanavan in recent local elections, had been detained four days before the vote. An Anti-Corruption Court ordered two months of pretrial detention after prosecutors alleged he offered money to voters in exchange for supporting Strong Armenia. Gevorgyan denied the charges.
Armenian authorities have launched formal inquiries into the death. The Ombudsman's office announced an investigation, and the Investigative Committee initiated criminal proceedings while ordering a forensic medical examination. State authorities have been asked to provide clarifications regarding the circumstances.
