YEREVAN -- Armenian deputies representing the opposition Heritage faction in parliament filed a court complaint on February 21 against a decision by Yerevan authorities to construct trade kiosks in Mashtots Park.
Environmentalists and a number of civic groups have been protesting the construction for 12 days.
Construction work was interrupted on February 20 after some 100 young activists broke through a police cordon to reoccupy the park, before resuming overnight.
The activists argue that the construction of the kiosks is illegal, saying it would inflict further damage on Yerevan’s green areas.
Environmentalists and a number of civic groups have been protesting the construction for 12 days.
Construction work was interrupted on February 20 after some 100 young activists broke through a police cordon to reoccupy the park, before resuming overnight.
The activists argue that the construction of the kiosks is illegal, saying it would inflict further damage on Yerevan’s green areas.
