Armenian public movement representatives call on French journalist to end hunger strike

The health condition of French journalist of Armenian origin Leo Nikolian is critical as he has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Zvartnots airport for 20 days in protest against the decision of the Armenian authorities not to let him into the country.

Report informs via Armenian media that representatives of public movements called on the journalist to stop the hunger strike. They also stated that they condemned the authorities' decision to refuse entry into the country.

Nikolyan was informed about the ban when going through passport control. As a sign of protest, he went on a hunger strike and continues to be in the transit area of the airport.

He stated that he would not stop his hunger strike until he received an official written response on the reasons for the refusal of entry.