Armenia: There Will Be Blood
One thing that can’t be denied about the post-election protests in Armenia is that the polarization seems to have no limits. The comments that people – on either side – leave on YouTube videos showing the clashes are extremely angry and irrational. People are cursing each other and calling the authorities “Turks” – further demonstrating the social revolution that Armenia needs.
I am not defending one or the other but while we call on the authorities not to use brutality we should also ask the protesters to stop violently cursing people and calling those they don’t like “Turks.” It doesn’t just show the level of intolerance among Armenians but to their neighbors as well.
FUCK… as I am writing this I am being told from a friend in Texas that she was just told that 6 people have died. 🙁 Don’t know what to say.
Onnik Krikorian on 01 Mar 2008 at 9:22 pm #
Simon, at the rally today Nikol Pashinian said that reports of deaths from this morning were not true. Fatalities were also incorrectly reported during the 12/13 April 2004 dispersal.
However, about 40 minutes ago the riot police went in to disperse the second demonstration near French Embassy. This time I am expecting fatalities.
I hope I’m wrong.
Anyway, while I am expecting real trouble tonight (now), from what I understand the reports of fatalities from this morning were incorrect and just gossip.
I’d really rely on proper reports before quoting casualty figures, but anyway. Like I said, no reported fatalities from this morning, but I am very worried about this evening.