18 Jul 2019 | 05:36 PM UTC
Armenia: Further protests possible in Tavush province after July 17 demonstrations
Protesters from Ijevan (Tavush province) obstruct traffic on M4 highway July 17; police forcibly disperse demonstration; further protests possible over coming weeks
Event
Police clashed with protesters in Ijevan (Tavush province) who obstructed traffic on the M4 highway on Wednesday, July 17. According to local sources, at least 13 people were hospitalized and another 13 were arrested. Residents staged the blockade to denounce a government ban on wood cutting and logging for commercial purposes.
Similar demonstrations are possible on the M4 highway in Tavush province over the coming days, which may result in traffic disruptions.
Advice
Individuals in the affected area are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, prepare for residual traffic disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
