Authorities would rather drop an atomic bomb than leave power - citizen (video)
Yerevan’s Liberty Square has been deserted since early morning, with over ten more police cars patrolling the area. A1+ Company has asked the opinion of Yerevan citizens about anti-government gunmen occupying a police station in Yerevan on the second day of their standoff with Armenian security forces. Albert Arakelyan, who left Armenia 26 years ago and lives in Israel now, says he often hears complaints from people about the government but ‘the most important thing in the fight against the government is the unity.’ “If people are fighting for their rights, everyone must join the fight,” he said. Pedagogue Julietta Petrosyan says the developments of the last two days may be dictated by the outer spaces. “I am saddened to see Armenians taken hostage by other Armenians. We had better think about the soldiers who are defending our borders. There are many ways out of the situation. The sides can sit at a negotiating table.” Painter Artur Hakobjyanyan who was selling his paintings in a Yerevan named after Martiros Saryan, says he does not believe in local media. “I only believe the content of my pocket. If my pockets become empty, I might also take up arms and open fire at everyone,” he said. Painter Ruben Nanasyan thinks the situation is chaotic. “The police have cordoned off the Opera House and its neighbourhood, people are afraid to come to the park. I think the parties must reach an agreement, the Government is stronger, anyway,” he said. None of our respondents believes that the events might result in serious changes, however, they all agree that the crisis can be overcome only through compromises.
