Oppositionists detained over New Year's Eve in Yerevan

Activist of the New Armenia opposition movement Gevorg Safaryan was detained in Yerevan last night.

Gevorg Safaryan and several of his associates tried to unveil a Christmas tree on Freedom Square. However, according to the police, the action was not previously agreed with the authorities. Oppositionists tried to hinder the police and the situation led to a skirmish, as a result of which five opposition members were taken into custody by the police, Novosti Armenia reports.