AAE urges Armenian authorities to prevent repetition of March events

February 28, 2010 - 17:56 AMT

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On the eve of second anniversary of March 1, 2008 events, the Assembly of Armenians of Europe issued a statement. “Similar to October 27, 1997 events, tragic events of March 1 shattered the will and spirit of Armenian people. March 1 events caused shock and disappointment among young generation of Diaspora Armenians, who witnessed atrocities against protest rally participants,” ААЕ statement said.



Assembly of Armenians of Europe emphasized the necessity to establish an atmosphere of trust, solidarity and tolerance in Armenia, refraining form politicizing legal proceedings. The Assembly urged Armenian authorities to undertake means to prevent repetition of March events.



Armenian opposition rallies, launched in February 20, 2008 in Yerevan, ensued in mass riots and conflicts with law enforcement officers. 8 people died and 200 were injured during tragic events.



On March 1 Armenian President Robert Kocharian declared a 20-day emergency rule in the republic.

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