Comments on: Armenia: Media Protest in Gyumri http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/12/20/armenia-media-protest-in-gyumri/ Journalism and Photography from Armenia and the Surrounding Region Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:06:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: nazarian http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/12/20/armenia-media-protest-in-gyumri/#comment-5137 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:46:09 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/12/20/armenia-media-protest-in-gyumri/#comment-5137 I hope Levon does something about the taxation next year. From what I hear again and again, taxation in Armenia has reached absurdity and has become a tool for oppression. I hope Levon does something about the taxation next year. From what I hear again and again, taxation in Armenia has reached absurdity and has become a tool for oppression.

]]> by: Onnik http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/12/20/armenia-media-protest-in-gyumri/#comment-5134 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:01:24 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/12/20/armenia-media-protest-in-gyumri/#comment-5134 <blockquote>RALLY IN GYUMRI A1 Plus, 19 December, 2007 Despite today’s severe cold more than 1000 people gathered at “Theatrical” Square of Gyumri to voice support for “GALA” TV Company and freedom of expression. Chairman of “Asparez” Club Levon Barseghian, Leader of the “Alternative” Initiative Nikol Pashinian, Petros Makeyan and OYP member Hovhannes Margarian, made addressing speeches. Reminder: GALA has been subjected to pressure since September 21, after broadcasting Levon Ter-Petrossian's speech at Liberty Square. The rally ended with shouts, “Freedom, Freedom!” A number of Yerevan residents joined the rally participants with posters, “Independent civilians of Yerevan support you.” </blockquote>

RALLY IN GYUMRI

A1 Plus, 19 December, 2007

Despite today’s severe cold more than 1000 people gathered at “Theatrical” Square of Gyumri to voice support for “GALA” TV Company and freedom of expression.

Chairman of “Asparez” Club Levon Barseghian, Leader of the “Alternative” Initiative Nikol Pashinian, Petros Makeyan and OYP member Hovhannes Margarian, made addressing speeches.

Reminder: GALA has been subjected to pressure since September 21, after broadcasting Levon Ter-Petrossian’s speech at Liberty Square.

The rally ended with shouts, “Freedom, Freedom!”

A number of Yerevan residents joined the rally participants with posters, “Independent civilians of Yerevan support you.”

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