U.S. Embassy urge American citizens avoid opposition demonstrationsFebruary 21, 2008 - 19:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Embassy Yerevan anticipates that post-election political demonstrations in central Yerevan may continue, possibly for the next few days. Demonstrations and marches through central avenues have been peaceful so far."We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid demonstrations, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times," the Embassy's statement says. Representative of Levon Ter-Petrosyan's staff Nikol Pashinyan said "in case of necessity, actions of protest will be held simultaneously in various parts of Yerevan." "We will hold peaceful protest actions until the legal ways of struggle are exhausted. If the authorities do not satisfy our demand to hold a new election, the protest actions will stop being peaceful", Pashinyan said. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |