01/11/2019 12:02
Why Nikol Pashinyan was allowed to close roads and we are not: protester to police officers
The situation in front of National Assembly building is tensed with the people having gathered to protest against the ratification of the Istanbul Convention.
They closed Baghramyan Avenue for a while and demand live stream.
After the urge of the police the protesters opened the avenue warning though that if the Istanbul Convention is included on the agenda of the parliament they will close the road for days.
Police officers warned them that in that case they will restore the traffic in accordance with the rules set by the law.
One of the protester said what means they will apply to open the road from the protesters.
“Will you use force? I want to understand what is the difference between us and Nikol Pashinyan, why was he allowed and we are not?” he said.
The police officer said no difference urging to speak from the viewpoint of proportionality.