ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA MOURNS OVER EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE IN YEREVAN
DeFacto Agency
March 5 2008
Armenia
YEREVAN, 05.03.08. DE FACTO. The Armenian Assembly of America (AAA)
joined with Armenians around the world in mourning the "senseless
loss of life" as a result of the violence erupted in Yerevan on March
1, 2008.
The members of AAA extended their deepest sympathies to the families
who had lost loved ones.
The Assembly also called upon all parties to adhere "to the rule of
law and to refrain from violence".
The AAA noted that Armenia’s young democracy had faced a crucial
test and expressed hope that the authorities would lift the state of
emergency as soon as possible. "We urge all sides to maintain peace
and order, and urge in the strongest terms that the resumption of
violence be avoided at all costs", the Assembly underscores.