March 3, 2008 - 14:49 AMT
Serzh Sargsyan: our compatriots fell victim to blind hatred of some individuals
Armenia's Prime Minister and President-elect Serzh Sargsyan delivered the following addressed the nation:

"Dear Compatriots,
In consequence of the recent events, our people suffered great losses. There are casualties among policemen, who performed their duty, and among protects, who fell under the influence of a group of people. Hundreds of civilians suffered from illegal acts of the radical opposition.

Leaders of the co-called 'movement' made targets of their own supporters and policemen to suit their own ends. The initiators of disorders must answer for their deeds before the law, history and generations. With pain, I conceive that our compatriots fell victim to blind hatred of some individuals.

I share your grief and wish you courage and strength to overcome this tragedy," the RA government's press office reported.