Thanks to Supporters, Says Armenian National Congress. Rally Continues Today

A march led by RA first president Levon Ter-Petrossian took place after the Armenian National Congress (HAK) rally yesterday. It’s important to note that, for the first time, police didn’t interrupt or interfere with the march, which took place without incident.

The march concluded at Yerevan’s Northern Avenue, where Ter-Petrossian took leave of the group of demonstrators. HAK Coordinator Levon Zurabyan informed the crowd that the protests will continue today, April 7, between 10 am and 1 pm in front of the buildings where the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is currently holding its 37th Congress.

Since the FIDH Congress will be taking place at both Erebuni and Marriott hotels in Yerevan, the HAK march participants will split into two groups.

“We had planned to hold a protest rally, but after this fantastic display of solidarity [when FIDH delegates joined the protestors yesterday], I don’t believe we have anything to protest about: we simply have to stick with our ‘Freedom to Political Prisoners’ slogan and give thanks to all those who magnificently supported and backed us today,” said Zurabyan yesterday.

The HAK coordinator informed supporters that the next HAK rally will be held on April 16 at 1 pm. On that day, the march will begin from Myasnikyan statue and move toward Shengavit Administrative Court.

“Because we have work to do connected with our protest on the increase in gas prices. And I’m asking you all to please join us. Rest assured that our participation changes something or another; at least today we understood that that’s right,” said Zurabyan.