ArmInfo. The opposition rally started in the Republic Square in Yerevan. As organizers of the rally stated, the victory of the people will be ensured by the paralysis of the security system of Serzh Sargsyan.
And this can be achieved by holding large-scale, peaceful protests in various parts of the country and parts of the capital. The oppositionists said that the movement is gaining momentum, it joins all new cities and villages of the republic, as well as Armenian communities and organizations abroad, prominent cultural figures.
The participants of the action established a connection with the Canadian actress of Armenian origin Arsine Khanjyan. She said she fully supports the fair popular movement. At the same time she urged the people not to be disappointed and to bring their struggle to the end. Khanjyan stated that many cultural figures of the Diaspora are close to the Armenian people. She called on all opposition forces in Armenia to consolidate in the name of change. "Make the present prime minister a prisoner of the system he created," the actress called. Turning to the Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan, she said: "Enough to cause suffering to the people, give up office, respect the will of society."
Singer Ruben Hakhverdyan, in his turn, said: "Who saw that the heroes were in prison and the criminals ruled the people, we are against Serzh Sargsyan, Karen Karapetyan and newly-born President Armen Sargsyan." All our deputies have houses abroad, if tomorrow there will be a war , they all will flee abroad."
The opera diva Hasmik Papyan stated: "The failed leader Serzh Sargsyan must yield to the power of the people."