8 dead in Yerevan night riotMarch 2, 2008 - 13:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the RA Public Health, 8 people were killed in yesterday's night melee in Yerevan.33 policemen (11 with fragmentation wounds, 13 with bodily injuries, 8 poisoned with gas and 1 unconscious) were taken to hospital. On March 1, some protesters, cutting off the crowd, set fire to 20 cars, destroyed trolleybuses and buses. The House of Moscow, supermarkets and offices, smashed windows of VivaCell head premises. Groups of drunken people assaulted law enforcers. The Police are after those privy to incitement of mass disorders. The Police call for restraint and obedience to the emergency rule and help the law enforcers to clear away the consequences of the disorders. Yesterday morning the police dispersed the opposition rally held in support of Armenia's first President Levon Ter-Petrosyan. In the afternoon the demonstrators took the streets toward the French Embassy basing near the Yerevan mayor's office. The protest action resulted in clashes with police. Numerous shops were looted. On March 1 evening President Robert Kocharian declared state of emergency for 20 days. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |