During the protest actions outside the National Assembly, the police detained citizens by the order of the newly appointed commander of the State Protection Service of the National Security Service, Sargis Hovhannisyan, 'Media Advocate' initiative reported on Monday.
According to the source, PARA TV news agency cameraman Vazgen Hambardzumyan has been among the detainees. "Such behavior of the police is unacceptable. Recently, the police have shown several manifestations of intolerant attitude towards media representatives," the initiative said, adding the incident is a direct blow to the freedom of speech. TNoting that the police have no right to hinder the professional work of the cameraman, 'Media Advocate' initiative condemns the action of the police and demands the immediate release of Vazgen Hambardzumyan, who was doing nothing but carrying out his professional duties.