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ANC RALLY COVERS RPA PARTY CARDS, CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE, MORE RECRUITS
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 23, 2011 - 21:53 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 23, Armenian National Congress (ANC)
opposition bloc rally kicked off at Yerevan's Liberty Square 20
minutes later than scheduled. Armenian Police estimated the number
of rally participants at 5 thousand people.
Haykakan Zhamanak newspaper editor-in-chief Nikol Pashinyan opened
the rally, reminding those gathered that 20 years ago, Aram Manukyan,
on behalf of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia, declared
the republic's independence.
Pashinyan went on to slam current ruling regime led by Serzh Sargsyan
and Robert Kocharian, threatening them with public indignation. As
he stressed, ANC determination to struggle against oligarchic regime
remains unwavering.
The mother of one of the victims of March 1, 2008 events, Tigran
Khachatryan, delivered a speech, accusing the authorities of inactivity
in revealing and punishing those responsible.
"The ruling authorities will face a proper retribution for their
inactivity," Pashinyan stressed.
RPA members turn in party cards
Armenian National Movement (ANM) board chairman showed several party
cards to participants of ANC rally in Yerevan.
As Aram Manukyan noted, great number of party cards were turned in
by the members of ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) after ANC
leader Levon Ter-Petrossian announced about activation of rallies.
Manukyan refrained from revealing the cardholders' names for safety
reasons.
A triple "Yes" to civil disobedience
ANC coordinator urged those present at Yerevan-hosted rally to prepare
for civil disobedience march.
"In March, ANC urged its supporters for civil disobedience campaign.
The authorities, aware of public determination, were forced to make
concessions and initiate a dialogue. However, the authorities stopped
halfway, refusing to make further concessions, believing internal
political pressure in Armenia to have subsided," Levon Zurabyan
stressed.
Zurabyan called on those gathered to meet the challenge by gathering
vast masses in the Liberty Square.
"We're must prove the regime that the struggle is not over with the
release of political prisoners. Are we ready to fight till the end?"
Manukyan questioned those gathered, who chanted, "Yes, Yes, Yes!" in
reply.
Opposition's hand of cooperation
The authorities rejected the hand of cooperation we extended, the
leader of Republic party said.
"Yet, the opposition is not the one to hold a grudge, the coalition
is," Aram Sargsyan stated at ANC rally.
The People's Party of Armenia leader, Stepan Demirchyan, in turn,
called on rally participants to raise their voice in protest against
the authorities for humiliating the dignity of people.
Weak nerves and burned photos
A young man felt unwell at ANC rally. The doctors present on site,
provided the young man with emergency aid. Similarly, a woman felt
unwell during the last ANC rally.
In an act of protest, an elderly woman burned the photo of Armenian
President Serzh Sargsyan.
Promise of frequent opposition rallies
Armenian National Congress launches a new stage of struggle against
the ruling authorities, ANC leader stressed.
As Levon Ter-Petrossian stated at the rally, despite Congress attempts
to solve the political crisis through civilized methods, Armenian
President Serzh Sargsyan won't agree to concessions unless pressured.
As Ter-Petrossian announced in this context, more frequent rallies
are under way, with ANC posing new demands to authorities.
Here belong: pre-term president and parliament elections; introduction
of ANC-suggested amendments to Electoral Code; discovery of March 1,
2008 events; release of detained ANC supporter Tigran Arakelyan;
reversion of a ban on street trading. Ter-Petrossian spoke against
construction of new multi-storey buildings in the capital as well as
prosecution of media.
"With the first two demands of key importance, we, however are ready
for reasonable compromise," ANC leader concluded.
The next rally of Armenian National Congress bloc has been scheduled
for September 30.
"I'd like to instruct every one of you, rather than request, to
bring 5 more people to the next rally," Levon Ter-Petrossian said,
addressing those gathered.
"The proof of crucial events will be given to you at the next rally,"
ANC leader assured.
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 23, 2011 - 21:53 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 23, Armenian National Congress (ANC)
opposition bloc rally kicked off at Yerevan's Liberty Square 20
minutes later than scheduled. Armenian Police estimated the number
of rally participants at 5 thousand people.
Haykakan Zhamanak newspaper editor-in-chief Nikol Pashinyan opened
the rally, reminding those gathered that 20 years ago, Aram Manukyan,
on behalf of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia, declared
the republic's independence.
Pashinyan went on to slam current ruling regime led by Serzh Sargsyan
and Robert Kocharian, threatening them with public indignation. As
he stressed, ANC determination to struggle against oligarchic regime
remains unwavering.
The mother of one of the victims of March 1, 2008 events, Tigran
Khachatryan, delivered a speech, accusing the authorities of inactivity
in revealing and punishing those responsible.
"The ruling authorities will face a proper retribution for their
inactivity," Pashinyan stressed.
RPA members turn in party cards
Armenian National Movement (ANM) board chairman showed several party
cards to participants of ANC rally in Yerevan.
As Aram Manukyan noted, great number of party cards were turned in
by the members of ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) after ANC
leader Levon Ter-Petrossian announced about activation of rallies.
Manukyan refrained from revealing the cardholders' names for safety
reasons.
A triple "Yes" to civil disobedience
ANC coordinator urged those present at Yerevan-hosted rally to prepare
for civil disobedience march.
"In March, ANC urged its supporters for civil disobedience campaign.
The authorities, aware of public determination, were forced to make
concessions and initiate a dialogue. However, the authorities stopped
halfway, refusing to make further concessions, believing internal
political pressure in Armenia to have subsided," Levon Zurabyan
stressed.
Zurabyan called on those gathered to meet the challenge by gathering
vast masses in the Liberty Square.
"We're must prove the regime that the struggle is not over with the
release of political prisoners. Are we ready to fight till the end?"
Manukyan questioned those gathered, who chanted, "Yes, Yes, Yes!" in
reply.
Opposition's hand of cooperation
The authorities rejected the hand of cooperation we extended, the
leader of Republic party said.
"Yet, the opposition is not the one to hold a grudge, the coalition
is," Aram Sargsyan stated at ANC rally.
The People's Party of Armenia leader, Stepan Demirchyan, in turn,
called on rally participants to raise their voice in protest against
the authorities for humiliating the dignity of people.
Weak nerves and burned photos
A young man felt unwell at ANC rally. The doctors present on site,
provided the young man with emergency aid. Similarly, a woman felt
unwell during the last ANC rally.
In an act of protest, an elderly woman burned the photo of Armenian
President Serzh Sargsyan.
Promise of frequent opposition rallies
Armenian National Congress launches a new stage of struggle against
the ruling authorities, ANC leader stressed.
As Levon Ter-Petrossian stated at the rally, despite Congress attempts
to solve the political crisis through civilized methods, Armenian
President Serzh Sargsyan won't agree to concessions unless pressured.
As Ter-Petrossian announced in this context, more frequent rallies
are under way, with ANC posing new demands to authorities.
Here belong: pre-term president and parliament elections; introduction
of ANC-suggested amendments to Electoral Code; discovery of March 1,
2008 events; release of detained ANC supporter Tigran Arakelyan;
reversion of a ban on street trading. Ter-Petrossian spoke against
construction of new multi-storey buildings in the capital as well as
prosecution of media.
"With the first two demands of key importance, we, however are ready
for reasonable compromise," ANC leader concluded.
The next rally of Armenian National Congress bloc has been scheduled
for September 30.
"I'd like to instruct every one of you, rather than request, to
bring 5 more people to the next rally," Levon Ter-Petrossian said,
addressing those gathered.
"The proof of crucial events will be given to you at the next rally,"
ANC leader assured.