Iravunk daily of Armenia writes as follows, in particular: (...) months before the [parliamentary] elections [on June 7], the preventive measure of the majority of prisoners and detainees [in Armenia] is being commuted to at least house arrest.

Now you will say what is wrong with that, and we will say not at all, but... There are currently 10 penitentiary institutions [PIs] (prisons/PIs) operating in Armenia. According to official data for 2026, about 2,869 people are held in Armenian PIs.

It turns out that by lightening the prison cells, they are freeing up space for new prisoners and convicts. (...). That is, the apparent joy is not so joyful, because by freeing the prison cells, the authorities are preparing for the "reception" of new prisoners.

Source: https://news.am/en/news/1038318