Editor-in-Chief of Online News Outlet Attacked in Yerevan; Three Suspects Detained

Gevork Emin-Teryan, editor-in-chief of the news outlet Oragir.News, was attacked in Yerevan. According to the outlet, the incident took place on Mashtots Avenue: a Lexus with the license plate 10 EA 055 cut off the journalist’s vehicle, resulting in a collision.

Oragir.News reports that three men emerged from the Lexus, instigated a fight, and assaulted Emin-Teryan, striking him with their hands and feet. The journalist sustained bodily injuries.

On the same day, the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the detention of three individuals. In response to an inquiry from Factor.am, the ministry stated that officers from the Central District’s community police unit had detained the men on suspicion of using physical violence. The names of those detained and further details regarding the investigation were not disclosed.

Later, Emin-Teryan provided an update on his condition via a Facebook post: "Dear friends, thank you for your concern. A very strange incident occurred today. I am doing fine and am currently undergoing an examination at an emergency hospital. I will share more details later."

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