Again it has been corruption that triggered this—the entire Armenia energy system and production is owned by Russia oligarchs and the solution the government offered the people was a government subsidy that in effect was going to be taken out of their own tax money so in effect the population was actually paying the subsidy—and the government “thought” the civil society would “accept” the compromise??
LIVE from #ElectricYerevan: frustration w/ the govt was raising in the last 2-3 years - @KarenaAv pic.twitter.com/O42tjNiDls
Here's the thing: #ElectricYerevan isn't Maidan, but using force against peaceful protestors is probably the best way to turn it into Maidan
ElectricYerevan: more people arrived at the street breaking lower police line. Crowd is cheering!
This priest just led the crowd in a prayer using a police megaphone. #ElectricYerevan pic.twitter.com/1yvO9lv4mG
Hearing that a few thousand protesters on other side of police cordon, but not being let in. Crowd shouting 'unite!' #ElectricYerevan
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People flooding back into Bagh. #electricyerevan
People on Baghramyan avenue continue their sit-in protest! #ElectricYerevan pic.twitter.com/VzIbsgGQtm
The Kremlin's LieNews TV is at #ElectricYerevan to distort the truth for the audience back in Mother Russia! pic.twitter.com/sevPNFTljf
Respect to #ElectricYerevan - A most dignified, peaceful and determined protest. Any Police violence would be a crime.
Police force at end of baghramian blinked, thousands of people who were being blocked pour onto baghramian.
ElectricYerevan They have opened police line on Moscovyan side with people flooding in so it looks like police may be backing off.
Originally Posted by OUTLAW 09
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