Vendors intend to start hunger strike
Open-air vendors again grouped outside the municipality building protesting against Yerevan mayor's decision to ban street vending.
The police again banned the protesters' entry into the building offering them to continue the action in the nearby park. This made the demonstrators furious and they began yelling at the police officers. The vendors said they did not trust or believe anyone.
For several days now disgruntled traders have been gathering near the mayor's office raising concerns that the mayor's decision will increase social tensions.
Mayor Karen Karapetian ordered the clampdown on street trade shortly after taking office in December 2010. The municipality has offered the vendors to move to markets but the protesters claim that the markets are in deserted places or belong to other people.
The protesters promise to start termless hunger strike outside the President's residence if left unanswered.
