Interfax, Russia
May 13 2007
Opposition rally under way in Yerevan
YEREVAN. May 13 (Interfax) – A rally organized by a number of
Armenian opposition parties has begun on Sunday afternoon in Yerevan.
Up to several thousand people are said to take part in the rally.
Initially, three opposition parties, including the Republic Party,
the New Times Party and the Impeachment opposition bloc planned to
stage the rally. Later, a number of other Armenian opposition
parties, which according to final results failed to overcome a 5%
barrier and secure seats in the parliament, joined them in the
protest action.
Opposition politicians presented at the rally information on
violations and falsifications, which as they claim were registered at
the May 13 parliamentary elections.
"We cannot acknowledge the results of the elections, because such
elections humiliate the dignity of our nation. We are ready to
cooperate will all forces that will fight for fair elections," leader
of the opposition Armenian People’s Party Stepan Demirchian said. ar