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Police continues its watch at Khorenatsi str., where the night passed peacefully without any incidents. The street is still closed. The police continues carrying out its duties.

To remind, a group of gunmen identifying themselves as “Daredevils of Sassoun” has occupied Erebuni Police HQ, taking 4 hostages, including senior policemen. The National Security Service of Armenia issued a statement informing that those inside the building were provided with food and medicine.

The group demands regime change and release of Jirair Sefilian, an opposition figure arrested and accused for illegal procurement of weapons with intention for organizing a criminal group to stage armed uprising in the state. They also demand a meeting between Jirair Sefilian and one of senior officials. Deputy Chief of the Armenian Police, Hunan Poghosyan noted that the negotiations are still underway.