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Rebels in Yerevan demand resignation of authorities and declare beginning of a coup

22:05, 23.07.2016

In Yerevan, armed men seized the police building, demanding the release of the leader of the so-called non-system opposition Zhirayr Sefilyan, who is accused of illegal purchase and possession of weapons.

Calls to join the rebels are already being spread in the social networks. It is significant that they refer to the Armenian analogue of "Radio Liberty", a resource known for its support for all sorts of opposition in countries with governments and heads of state disagreeable with the US.

One person was killed and several others injured during the clashes.

The chief of the Armenian Police Vladimir Gasparyan arrived at the building of the seized police station.