01 June 2004, 09:38
Oppositionists go on hunger strike in Nakhichevan
Six activists of the Center for Democratic Development, which unites local opposition parties, went on hunger strike in Nakhichevan in the morning of May 31. The oppositionists started this action to protest against persecution and beatings on the part of the police. The action participants demand that the persecution be stopped.
On May 28, the Center arranged an action devoted to the state holiday, Republic Day. Two members of this structure were beaten by police the next day.
Source: REGNUM News Agency