PEOPLE ARE BANNED ACCESS

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The police began executing orders and keeping public order in Yerevan streets since 10:00 am. It was reported a few days ago that the flow of traffic near the Opera House will be tied up on April 9.
At present, policemen are directing both traffic and pedestrians in the central streets leading to Theatre of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian. The situation has aroused inconvenience and indignation among citizens who run into policemen at every step. They wonder which way to take to get to their destination in time.
Most policemen decline to answer their questions. They simply say that they have got clear orders and must obey them. They have been assigned to ban people’s access to the area.
The crowd stretching along Puskin Street resembled a “march.” People are rushing to and fro.
“All streets to the Opera are closed. We are late for work,” said press photographer Anahit.
“If people choose a democratic president, they have a right to go and watch the inauguration ceremony. Why do they ban us? Do they want to escalate a civil war?” Yerevan citizen Virab Grigorian said to a policeman.
The Poghossians weren't allowed to enter their house. “We had gone shopping. When we returned, policemen didn't permit us to enter our yard which is on Koghbatsi Street.”
At the end of Mastots Avenue we met political scientist Alexander Iskandarian. The latter was talking to policemen.
“I have come to observe the situation. Obviously, some tension is perceived in the capital which is quite natural. Political reasons for the tension are evident - diplomats of different corpses have arrived in Armenia to participate in the President's inauguration.”

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