Police didn't use weapons to stop disorders in YerevanMarch 4, 2008 - 17:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Policemen did not use weapons to stop disorders in Yerevan. They used rubber batons and shields to rebuff the illegal movement, RA police first deputy chief, lieutenant general Ararat Makhtesyan said."Initially, the authorities did not intend to use force but there was no other way out, since the situation got out of control. On February 29, we received an alert on distribution of weapons among the opposition rally participants. The attempt to carry out a search came across a severe resistance and policemen could nothing but use force," he said. "After the demonstrators took streets toward the French Embassy, police held talks with opposition leaders Levon Zurabyan and Nikol Pashinyan to lead their supporters to the ground at Matenadaran. However, some time later, the protesters were ordered not to move. Pashinyan pushed them to enter battle with the police. As result, several policemen were wounded," Makhtesyan said. Top stories Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Partner news | Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State to travel to Armenia Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien will travel to Yerevan on June 10-12. Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. |