Armenian female activist released

Opposition activist Lidya Mantashyan, who had been in detention for five months in connection with a criminal case involving the Holy Struggle movement members and supporters, was released on Thursday.

Judge Karen Farkhoyan of the Yerevan Criminal Court decided to impose administrative supervision, a travel ban and a bail of 2.5 million Armenian drams as a measure of restraint.

Mantashyan was first detained on 26 June, with her detention extended twice on 20 August and 20 November.