YEREVAN. – A nation-wide protest action planned for September 20 in Liberty Square will be held for the sake of restoring justice in the country, Raffi Hovannisian said.

Leader of the opposition noted that it was Heritage party that applied to the municipality for holding a protest action, but this does not mean that other political forces are not able to participate in what he calls “nation-wide protest movement.”

“Many young people from other parties will participate in the event,” he assured.

Asked whether political parties’ can consolidate over discontent at the decision to join the Customs Union, Hovannisian did not give a precise answer, once again repeating that “members of different political forces will participate in the nation-wide protest movement.” He added that the issue on Customs Union was includes in the agenda.

The public meeting will be devoted to the 22nd anniversary of Armenia’s independence. 

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