Democratic process the way to resolve political disputes, US Embassy in Yerevan says
The U.S. Embassy in Armenia on Thursday issued a statement on the ongoing protests in Yerevan.
"The U.S. Embassy is following the ongoing demonstrations in Yerevan. 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," reads the statement.
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