The European Union voiced concern Saturday over the situation in Armenia, particularly over the use of force of Armenian authorities against demonstrators. Police in Yerevan used force today to break up 10-day protest over a presidential election which the opposition says was rigged.
The EU is also very troubled by the reports of physical injuries incurred to the demonstrators, said a statement issued by the EU Presidency held by Slovenia. It also expressed deep concern "about the curtailment of freedom of movement of the opposition leader and former presidential candidate Levon Ter-Petrosian and about the detention of demonstrators". The EU called for their immediate release and also urged the authorities and the opposition to revert only to the use of peaceful and democratic measures and to reengage in political dialogue immediately in order to restore stability in the country. |