Armenian police reduce the number of ralliers 5-6 times
The Armenian police view the Armenian National Congress (HAK) as a real threat for the authorities, according to HAK coordinator Levon Zurabyan.
"Commenting on the February 28 rally of the opposition, the police said that the meeting was held without major incidents, it started at 3:25 and was over at 4:25. There is no information on the number of rally participants," said Zurabyan.
Meanwhile, the police said that about 9000-10 000 people attended the rally of the People's Party (ZhK).
Levon Zurabyan is not surprised at the stance of the Armenian police.
"The police have become an instrument in the hands of the authorities. Instead of fulfilling their main functions, our policemen became engaged in politics. They provide the public with false information reducing the number of rally participants 5-6 times. With the help of the police, Armenian authorities seek to divert the attention of the international public from the large-scale rallies in the country," added Zurabyan.
