Saturday, March 1, 2008

Orange Revolution in Armenia

‘Color revolution’ attempt in Armenia was doomed to failure
07.03.2008 15:41 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ “There was an attempt to carry out a ‘color revolution’ in Armenia but it was doomed to failure,” Armenia’s Prime Minister and President-elect Serzh Sargsyan told Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

“Initiators of recent disorders did not take into account Armenia’s distinction from those countries where ‘color revolutions’ were a success. First, the authorities enjoy respect of the population. Second, most of Armenian citizens stand for evolution development observed during last 7 years. The forces, which plunged Armenia into darkness in 1990-ies, tried to take revenge,” PM Sargsyan said.

30 arrested over suspicion in inciting unrest
04.03.2008 15:50 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ 30 people were arrested over suspicion in inciting disorders in Yerevan on March 1. Some of them were tried earlier, even more than once, RA prosecutor general’s spokesperson Sona Truzyan said.

“The special investigation group is taking all essential measures to detect all organizers and participators in recent confusion,” he said.

On March 1 morning the Armenian police dispersed a rally of Ter-Petrosyan’s supporters in Liberty Square. The protest action was continued at the French Embassy and ended in disorders, clashes with police and looting.

In the evening President Kocharian declared 20-day state of emergency.

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