Monday, April 12, 2004

Well I just left the revolution... it seemed to be at a standstill unless something changed the situation. They marched from the Opera up Baghramyan, about 2 or 3 blocks, when they came up to a barbed wire barricade near the Parliament. Behind the barbed wire were tear gas canisters set to go off, and tire shredders to prevent cars from coming through. Then there was a bit of space before another wall of barbed wire and then the riot police. So the opposition was on one side, the riot police on the other at a standstill. The opposition was making demands from the loudspeaker... Kocharian should step down, the Speaker of Parliament should talk to them and switch sides. This was all just a few steps from the US Embassy. Anyway, that is how I left it... all I care is that there is no violence, really... but I like the opposition less than I like the government, so I hope they can peacefully keep things under control. Lena is still at the revolution - she got some great pictures we'll have to put online...

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