Representatives of two opposition parties in Armenia, “Country to Live” and “Fatherland,” were detained in the city of Artik, where local elections are scheduled for October 25.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that Armenian media published the information.
They were taken to the Anti-Corruption Committee, along with Artur Astoyan, the “Country to Live” party’s candidate for mayor. It has not been ruled out that the politician was invited as a witness.
No further details have been released.
Earlier, 24 representatives and supporters of the opposition Strong Armenia party were detained in Stepanavan. They are accused of giving and receiving bribes ahead of the election.
