Armenian citizen sets himself on fire before ombudsman's office

Sadraddin Ismayilov
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A man set himself on fire in front of the office of the Human Rights Committee in the Armenian capital Yerevan, Report informs, citing Shamshyan.

He was placed in the fire center. The reason for the self-immolation act is still unknown.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Law enforcement agencies are also investigating the identity of the man.

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