The Human Rights Defender’s staff monitors protests both directly and through the media and social media.

The Human Rights Defender reported.

The actions of the Police were also under investigation. The Derfender’s hotline also received calls about the apprehension of people.

Taking into account the above, the rapid response teams of the Human Rights Defender’s staff paid visits to various police departments on 25 and 26 April. In particular, on 25 April, a visit was made to the Arabkir and Central Departments of the Police, and on 26 April, to the Arabkir, Central and Kanaker-Zeytun Police Departments.

During the visits to the police stations, the Defender’s representatives had private talks with 24 detainees, examined the documents on detainees, and discussed some issues related to the protection of their rights with the competent police representatives.

During the interviews, the detainees alleged that before their arrest, the police officers did not make any demands, did not provide them with the grounds and reasons for deprivation of liberty, and used disproportionate physical force in violation of the law. In addition, it was reported that the actions of arresting the protesters on April 25 were carried out by plainclothes police officers.

The ombudsman’s representatives examined the register of detainees and recorded violations of the filling procedure. It was also registered that those who were in the Police Department were released within the period defined by the RA Code on Administrative Offenses.

The results of the above-mentioned visits will be summarized in accordance with the established procedure. Relevant letters will be sent to the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Armenia and the Police, with a request to provide necessary clarifications.

The Ombudsman’s office continues to monitor rallies and other protests.