The Daredevils of Sasun
... resignation of the President and the release of those whom the group claims to be political prisoners. These include veteran of the Nagorno-Karabakh War Jirair Sefilian, leader of the Founding Parliament opposition group, who was arrested a month ago on suspicion ... ... plotting an armed coup. Eight people were taken hostage , including two high-ranking police officers. During the week, all the hostages were released in exchange for journalists being granted permission to speak to members of the group. At the same time, mass protests calling for the resignation of President Serzh Sargsyan began in Yerevan. The mostly peaceful protests saw isolated clashes ...