Police cordoned RA government building

Police cordoned RA government building

March 1, 2008 - 17:14 AMT  17:21 GMT
The cordon of the French Embassy was lifted.
OSCE Chairman condemns use of force in Armenia

OSCE Chairman condemns use of force in Armenia

March 1, 2008 - 16:44 AMT  17:21 GMT
Ilkka Kanerva: I am troubled that there are reports of casualties. I urge the authorities to release those detained, and I again call on the government and the opposition to engage in dialogue
RA Health Ministry: no casualties in rally dispersal

RA Health Ministry: no casualties in rally dispersal

March 1, 2008 - 16:28 AMT  17:21 GMT
10 injured were hospitalized; the others were rendered the first aid and sent home.
Ter-Petrosyan: authorities did not offer me cooperation

Ter-Petrosyan: authorities did not offer me cooperation

March 1, 2008 - 16:14 AMT  17:21 GMT
Armenia's first President said he would agree to collaborate only if all political prisoners are released.
Café Shamiram belonging to Ter-Petrosyan's supporter Khachatur Sukiasyan burned down in Yerevan

Café Shamiram belonging to Ter-Petrosyan's supporter Khachatur Sukiasyan burned down in Yerevan

March 1, 2008 - 15:24 AMT  17:21 GMT
The firemen extinguished the fire but the café was completely burned down.
Defense technology and water cannons drawn up to French Embassy

Defense technology and water cannons drawn up to French Embassy

March 1, 2008 - 14:51 AMT  17:21 GMT
According to unconfirmed data, a young man died in today's sit-down strike dispersal.
RA Police: opposition was plotting mass disorders March 1

RA Police: opposition was plotting mass disorders March 1

March 1, 2008 - 14:47 AMT  17:21 GMT
The situation is under control. Everything possible is being done to call for account all the initiators of disorders and resumption of normal city life.
Ter-Petrosyan: authorities could nothing but break up opposition rally

Ter-Petrosyan: authorities could nothing but break up opposition rally

March 1, 2008 - 14:18 AMT  17:21 GMT
We intend to request the mayor's office for permit to hold rallies and marches, Armenia's first President said.
Protesters, police collide in front of Yerevan city hall

Protesters, police collide in front of Yerevan city hall

March 1, 2008 - 12:41 AMT  17:21 GMT
Law enforcers and opposition supporters are still arriving at the scene of action.
Police disperse demonstrators at French Embassy

Police disperse demonstrators at French Embassy

March 1, 2008 - 12:11 AMT  17:21 GMT
Police and protesters collided at France's Embassy in Yerevan.
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