Tents increasing like mushrooms
Opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) is continuing its round-the-clock rallies in Yerevan's Liberty Square in an attempt to make the authorities meet opposition demands. The number of tents pitched in the territory of the square mounted to 60 in the morning. The demonstrators say the third night at the square passed without any incident.
Talking to A1+, ANC activists reconfirmed their intention to continue the rallies and said they will not leave the area unless the country's leadership meets their demands. The ralliers are not discouraged by the difficulties they are encountering during the anti-government protest.
They say that the neighboring cafes are still closed, besides, their regional supporters cannot join them in the capital because of disrupted transport communication.
"They [authorities] have even closed public toilets. Their obscenity does not know any boundaries. But we assure them that we have found a way out," said Sona Abelyan adding that the number of ralliers is increasing day by day.
"Last night there were 30 tents at the square. Their number doubled in a night," she added.
"I consider it my duty to be here and struggle for the future of my children. I want to set a good example for others. I want every citizen to realize that our grandchildren have a right to live in a free country," said Mrs. Karine urging Armenian citizens to join the ralliers.
"We shall not return to our homes until we win. There is no other alternative," said Tonakan Karapetyan, a resident of Karakert.
At the latest in a series of gatherings in Yerevan, ANC Leader Levon Ter-Petrosyan declared the start of nonstop rallies at Liberty Square to make the authorities make opposition demands.
