News - US Embassy in Armenia: We urge protestors to responsibly exercise their right to freedom of assembly

The US Embassy in Armenia is following the ongoing demonstrations in Yerevan, the Embassy noted in a statement on Facebook.  “We urge protestors to responsibly exercise their right to freedom of assembly by eschewing violence. The democratic process is the way to resolve political disputes. We also encourage law enforcement authorities to maintain order in a manner that upholds citizens' rights to freedom of expression and assembly, and to investigate any incidents in which procedures may have been violated, including with regards to journalists covering demonstrations," the Embassy added.