The current authoritarian government, the "Armenia" bloc, is responsible for this tragedy.
In Armenia, detention has long become a tool to silence, isolate and punish political opponents of the government. This was stated in the statement of the "Armenia" faction of the RA National Assembly.
"Today, the consequences of this policy are already leading to irreversible human tragedies. Early this morning society was shocked by yet another tragic news: 46-year-old Arsen Gaborkian died in a penal institution.
We are witnessing another human tragedy taking place under a government that has declared itself democratic, but carries out total repression against opponents.
Arsen Gevorkian's death once again clearly demonstrates the dire human consequences of political persecution and the need for accountability.
The leaders of the opposition political forces and dissidents continue to remain in captivity. This tragedy has a specific person responsible - the current autocratic government and its leader Nikol Pashinyan, whose actions are becoming more and more permissive in the absence of opposition from the international community.
We express our condolences to the family, relatives of Arsen Gaborkyan and our colleagues from the Strong Armenia Party in connection with this tragedy," the statement stated.