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May 8 2012
Armenia: Yerevan Bar Set on Fire in Attack
ARMENIA - BY LIANA AGHAJANIAN ON MAY 8, 2012 12:04 PM
Update, 12 p.m: Suspects have been caught, sources say. Details will
be added as the story develops.
DIY, a popular bar in Yerevan was set on fire today when arson
suspects threw a bomb in its entrance, burning down the front half of
the establishment in the attack.
Closed circuit security cameras caught the two alleged suspects, who
were male. Motives for the attack, which occurred at around 5:30 a.m.,
are currently unknown, though sources speculate it is a hate crime for
nationalist fascist, possibly tied to an organized group.
DIY bar sustained heavy damage to its front half, where the bar was
located. An air conditioner was completely melted, with the only thing
that ironically stayed in tacked being a bottle of Kilikia beer,
sources said. Though the fire was put out, police took around 12 hours
to arrive at the scene, a move that is being criticized by supporters.
Supporters have been gathering at the bar for the majority of the day,
making posters with slogans such as `Your bombs don't affect us,' DIY
- no to fascism' and `I am DIY. Other bar owners in the area have
dropped by to share their condolences. Messages of support were also
left on the group's Facebook page. Boxes to collect funds in order to
start rebuilding are also being distributed. The bar did not have
insurance.
Located in downtown on Parpetsi street was opened in 2011 and quickly
earned a reputation as a bar for alternative thinkers. The attack on
the bar hasn't been the first. It escalated from verbal abuse to
breaking glass, before today's attack.
Local NGOs are planning a press release about the incident, which is
not immediately available. More photos below:
http://www.ianyanmag.com/2012/05/08/armenia-yerevan-bar-set-on-fire-in-attack/
From: Baghdasarian
May 8 2012
Armenia: Yerevan Bar Set on Fire in Attack
ARMENIA - BY LIANA AGHAJANIAN ON MAY 8, 2012 12:04 PM
Update, 12 p.m: Suspects have been caught, sources say. Details will
be added as the story develops.
DIY, a popular bar in Yerevan was set on fire today when arson
suspects threw a bomb in its entrance, burning down the front half of
the establishment in the attack.
Closed circuit security cameras caught the two alleged suspects, who
were male. Motives for the attack, which occurred at around 5:30 a.m.,
are currently unknown, though sources speculate it is a hate crime for
nationalist fascist, possibly tied to an organized group.
DIY bar sustained heavy damage to its front half, where the bar was
located. An air conditioner was completely melted, with the only thing
that ironically stayed in tacked being a bottle of Kilikia beer,
sources said. Though the fire was put out, police took around 12 hours
to arrive at the scene, a move that is being criticized by supporters.
Supporters have been gathering at the bar for the majority of the day,
making posters with slogans such as `Your bombs don't affect us,' DIY
- no to fascism' and `I am DIY. Other bar owners in the area have
dropped by to share their condolences. Messages of support were also
left on the group's Facebook page. Boxes to collect funds in order to
start rebuilding are also being distributed. The bar did not have
insurance.
Located in downtown on Parpetsi street was opened in 2011 and quickly
earned a reputation as a bar for alternative thinkers. The attack on
the bar hasn't been the first. It escalated from verbal abuse to
breaking glass, before today's attack.
Local NGOs are planning a press release about the incident, which is
not immediately available. More photos below:
http://www.ianyanmag.com/2012/05/08/armenia-yerevan-bar-set-on-fire-in-attack/
From: Baghdasarian