Armenian President introduced a state of emergency in Yerevan
March 1, 2008
Yerevan /Mediamax/. Armenian Police addressed the citizens today.
Mediamax reports that the address, in particular, reads:
"The crowd, which has gathered near Yerevan City Administration,
became uncontrollable during the recent hours. Mass disturbances
started. The crowd burnt cars, including police ones. "House of Moscow"
is destroyed and plundered. The nearby shops and offices are being
destroyed. Attacks on the Police forces took place, as a result of
which 8 law-enforcement employees received fire injuries, including
gross ones. The attacks of the uncontrollable crowd continue".
The Armenian police urged the citizens to demonstrate restraint and
sane sense, as well as to unconditionally fulfill the requirements,
established by the law in case of a state of emergency.
March 1, 2008
Yerevan /Mediamax/. Armenian Police addressed the citizens today.
Mediamax reports that the address, in particular, reads:
"The crowd, which has gathered near Yerevan City Administration,
became uncontrollable during the recent hours. Mass disturbances
started. The crowd burnt cars, including police ones. "House of Moscow"
is destroyed and plundered. The nearby shops and offices are being
destroyed. Attacks on the Police forces took place, as a result of
which 8 law-enforcement employees received fire injuries, including
gross ones. The attacks of the uncontrollable crowd continue".
The Armenian police urged the citizens to demonstrate restraint and
sane sense, as well as to unconditionally fulfill the requirements,
established by the law in case of a state of emergency.