August 1, 2008 - 23:10 AMT
Armenian Opposition National Congress formed
From 5 to 7 thousand supporters of the Armenian opposition took the streets in Yerevan today to join a regular unauthorized rally at Matenadaran, the Depository of Ancient Manuscripts.

The demonstrators demanded investigation into the March 1 events and release of arrested oppositionists.

A declaration on formation of Armenian Opposition National Congress was also signed.

Today's rally was preceded by an uninterrupted sit-in of opposition supporters in the center of Yerevan.