Armenians not taking part in protests in Egypt
The Egyptian army has taken action. A couple of hours ago, four tanks with tens of soldiers moved toward Tahrir Square in Cairo where Hosni Mubarak's supporters and the opposition engaged in bloody clashes last night. There were barricades at the square and nearby areas and most oppositionists were gathered near the national museum.
The pro-government demonstrators attacked the oppositionists gathered at Tahrir Square in Cairo with explosive devices, leaving 5 dead and over 800 injured, according to official data. Among the injured are journalists who are prohibited from taping the events and are having their passports checked wherever they go.
Professor Angela Harutyunyan, who is currently in Cairo, told "A1+" that the bloody clashes mainly took place on the streets near Tahrir Square.
"The pro-government forces weren't able to enter the square. They seized the roofs of nearby buildings and threw explosive devices full of Molotov cocktails," said Harutyunyan.
Harutyunyan also informed that volunteer doctors have been providing medical treatment to those who refused to be transferred to the hospital and, according to official data, there are 1,500 injured.
"There is no official medical service. According to my information, the police are prohibiting doctors and ambulance trucks from entering the square and are threatening to dismiss them," said Angela Harutyunyan.
As far as the Armenian community of Egypt is concerned, Angela Harutyunyan mentioned that Armenians are currently residing in settlements and are not taking part in the demonstrations.
Currently, the situation in central Cairo is relatively calm, though there are many demonstrators who are not planning to go anywhere yet. The opposition is calling on continuing the protests and "has also declared a new action called "Friday of Resignations". The opposition has also called on marching to the Tahrir Square from all regions of the country.
