Armenian opposition launches sit-down protest action

February 21, 2008 - 15:57 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - An opposition rally in support of Armenia's first President Levon Ter-Petrosyan started in Yerevan. The RA Police and Mayor's office reported the rally is not authorized.



"The Mayor's office did not authorize the rally and we must inform the public about it," the police said.



Meanwhile, the rally participants announced a sit-down protest action and have no intention to break up. Policemen do not interfere.



"We will hold peaceful actions and will not yield to provocations," said Ararat Zurabyan, chairman of the Armenian National Movement.



Orinats Yerkir party, whose leader Artur Baghdassaryan was backed by 16,66% of voters, announced that election staff head Heghine Bisharyan will address the rally, Armenian media reports.



According to preliminary results, Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan won the presidential election with 52,86% of votes.
 Top stories
Azerbaijani President travels to MoscowAzerbaijani President travels to Moscow
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Azerbaijan admits death of 192 soldiers in Karabakh offensiveAzerbaijan admits death of 192 soldiers in Karabakh offensive
Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.
Azerbaijan increasing defense spending for 2023 by $650 millionAzerbaijan increasing defense spending for 2023 by $650 million
In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million).
Moscow could recognize those who speak Russian as Moscow could recognize those who speak Russian as "compatriots"
The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".
Partner news
 Articles
Compassion is key, no matter what

An Italian photojournalist’s journey through the pandemic

 Most popular in the section
Global toll of mysterious hepatitis in children rises to 650 cases
Monkeypox does not pose a Covid-style risk, top health execs say
Sinjar becomes latest flashpoint for Iran-Turkey tensions in Iraq
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll passes 15,000
Home
All news
Overview: Armenia and world
Archive for February 21, 2008
Other news in this section
  Related sections
Politics
 Topic
 Latest news
Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.
Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.
ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.
Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.
---