Troops flood capital after violence
Hundreds of troops flooded Armenia’s capital to enforce a state of emergency after clashes between opposition activists and government forces left eight people dead and more than 100 injured.
President Robert Kocharyan declared the 20-day state of emergency Saturday night after a day of violence as police broke up protests by demonstrators who claim the Feb. 19 election was fraudulently won by Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan.
Seven civilians and one officer were killed and at least 131 protesters and troops were wounded, officials said.
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