Armenian Opposition Gave Ultimatum to CECNovember 29, 2005 - 19:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A recurrent meeting of the united opposition was held in Yerevan - in the square adjacent to Matenadaran depository of ancient manuscripts. As PanARMENIAN.Net reported informed from the venue of the developments, representatives of opposition forces gave a ultimatum to the Central Election Commission (CEC), demanding to recognize constitutional referendum returns invalid within 72 hours. The opposition next rally will be held Friday December 2 at 4:00 p.m. local time, when the ultimatum time expires. Within that period of time the opposition intends to specify its future actions. At that it should be noted that the leader of the Republic opposition party stated in the course of the rally that «the only acceptable option to us is to conduct a revolution.» In the words of opposition representatives, the population voluntarily gathers signatures of people, who did not take part in the constitutional referendum. The signatures are later conveyed to opposition forces. The rally participants beat one of the journalists, covering the event. Thereupon, opposition leaders urged their supporters «not to touch» media representatives. It should be noted that 3 thousand people took part in the rally and its participants are dispersing at present. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |