Police are reportedly using flash bangs against protesters who rallied in support of the armed group that took over the local police station. Detentions began near Horenaci Street, and authorities pushed the demonstrators back to the Saritagh neighborhood.
— Tapio M Luoma-aho (@TapioMatias) July 29, 2016
An armed group seized a police building in Yerevan earlier this month, taking hostages. The armed group demanded the release of Jirair Sefilian, an opposition politician and founder of the New Armenia Public Salvation Front.
— Ulviyya Ali (@UlviyyaAli) July 29, 2016
— Banants Yerevan (@BanantsFC) July 29, 2016
Clashes between protesters and police have continued throughout the siege. Nearly 136 people have been arrested.