ALL POLITICAL FORCES IN ARMENIA SHOULD AVOID VIOLENCE AND ENGAGE IN POLITICAL DIALOGUE
States News Service
March 1, 2008 Saturday
The following information was released by the U.S. Department of State:
The U.S. deeply regrets today’ unrest in Yerevan, Armenia, and calls
on all sides to avoid further violence, act fully within the law,
exercise maximum restraint, and resume political dialogue. Assistant
Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried
spoke today with Armenian PM Sargsian to make these points. The U.S.
Charge d’Affaires has been in touch with the opposition to deliver this
same message. Both sides are responsible for helping to re-establish
order and return to political dialogue. Any unlawful actions such
as violence and looting worsen the situation and must stop. We hope
that the State of Emergency declared today will be lifted promptly
and that political dialogue resumes. Political dialogue is the best
way for all concerned Armenians to demonstrate responsible leadership
and support for the future of Armenia and democracy.