Special for the Armenian Weekly
On May 20, Jirair Sefilian—a veteran of the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) liberation movement and a vocal opponent of Armenian President Serge Sarkisian’s administration—was arrested and accused of planning an armed rebellion against the Armenian government. Sefilian and his supporters denied the accusations, maintaining that they were targeted for political reasons.
Despite his claims of innocence, the following month, Sefilian announced plans to set u
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For non violent demonstrations to be effective, it is necessary to have superior numbers of participating citizens which should outnumber the police force by a factor of at least 10 to 20. If there are 10000 police force the people need to mobilize 100000-200000 demonstrating citizens, for extended length of time. This will immobilize the whole country, thus forcing the fall of the ruling regime. A maiden uprising. This will be the only bloodless way to achieve results. However, to achieve this level of mobilization, a lot of work is needed to convince the people. If, on the other hand, the people do not join, then it means they deserve what they have.
Very well said. Violence does not bring progress
Too bad a certain Armenian political party does not work hard enough for reform in Armenia.
If violence does not bring progress, it certainly forces the wheels of progress to move. Look at the 1960s in America witha he success of both the Civil Rights Movement and the Anti Vietnam War movement.
Power is not given up-it must be taken.