MARCH TO TALIN

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[08:47 pm] 30 April, 2008

On April 30 a march was held in Talin in defence of political figures
and azatamartiks detained on March 1. The marchers, mostly women,
crossed 7 kilometers signing patriotic songs and shouting "Free
political prisoners," "Go away, Serzh," etc. A group of women from
Yerevan joined the marchers on the way to Talin.

They were escorted by highway forces who ensured the marchers’
security.

Drivers stopped for a moment in sheer bewilderment to inquire about
the march. They either passed away in silence or raised their hands
as a sign of solidarity.

The participants of the march organized a collection of signatures
in defence of the detainees. The signatures will be forwarded to the
Human Rights Ombudsman.

They said the detainees are "national heroes and not criminals. They
should be awarded and not tried."

Afterwards, the marchers headed to Yerevan.

Reminder, six of the detainees /Hovhannes Ghazarian, Dzora and Mkrtich
Sapeyans, Haik Gevorgian, Armen Avagian, Lendrush Tonoyan/come from
Talin. Tigran Baghdasarian has taken to flight.