Thread by @FilmThePoliceLA

Big time shoutout to the Armenian protesters in Hollywood.

I think 1,500+ people went down Sunset Blvd, abandoned their cars in the middle of the street, and went to the CNN building to protest.

They. Shut. It. Down.

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

2/ I mean, the Armenian protesters really shut it down (Cahuenga & Selma):

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

3/ Hi CNN, there’s a few thousand Armenian protesters outside that have something to say. You may want to pay attention:
#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

4/ What I heard repeatedly from the Armenian protesters is that they will be back every night until the news starts paying attention to their plight against Azerbaijan & Turkey.
I believe them.

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

5/ The Armenian protesters really have flooded the street. And here’s the thing: I’m not sure they’re leaving tonight.

They may not leave until the actions of Azerbaijan & Turkey, as well as the plight of the Armenians get coverage.

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

6/ The Armenian protesters are letting CNN know exactly why they’re here. Of course CNN is symbolic — the message is meant for a larger audience: all of us.

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide #Armenian

7/ There sure were a ton of people at the Armenian Protest in front of CNN building on Sunset Blvd. They came out in force:
#DefendArmenia #Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

8/ The Armenian protesters must have shutdown 2/3 of a mile of Sunset. #Armenia

9/ Neverending amount of cars parked and left on Sunset Blvd by Armenian protesters. Never seen anything like it here. Amazing.

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

10/ Went jogging. Came back 1 hr 45 mins later and the Armenian protest is still going strong:

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

11/ I’m convinced the Armenian protesters aren’t leaving. They are going to stay right outside of CNN until Armenia’s plight against Azerbaijan/Turkey gets coverage:

12/ It’s clear to me: The Armenian protesters are here to stay. CNN employees are going to have a hard time claiming they don’t notice this protest.

Word of advice for CNN employees: leave early to get to work.

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide #Armenian #DefendArstakh #Artsakh

3:25 AM: It’s confirmed: The Los Angeles Armenian protesters are *not* leaving. They own Sunset Blvd from Vine to Schrader (including a block north and south in each direction on cross streets).

There is *zero* media here. Not even CNN.

#ArmenianGenocide #Armenian #Artsakh

The Armenian protesters have packed Sunset Blvd with both cars and bodies.

Anyway, random scene from earlier: Selma and Cahuenga earlier (they just reopened this intersection though):

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15/ 4:04 AM: Armenian protesters opened-up the intersection at Cahuenga and Selma, but the street is still packed with cars. There is essentially a checkpoint at the intersection of Sunset Blvd & Cahuenga:

#Armenian #ArmenianGenocide #Armenia

16/ Guys, just in case you were unsure, the Armenian protesters in front of the CNN building are here for the long haul.

Can you hear them?

#Armenian #ArmenianGenocide #Artsakh

17/ Armenian Protesters worked out a deal with @LAPDHollywood to stay on Sunset between Cahuenga and Wilcox. Cars outside of those boundaries will be towed.

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

18/ 1:05 pm: Armenian protesters in front of the CNN building are *Still Going Strong* y’all:

19/ 1:10 pm: Armenian Protesters still have cars blocking street:

#Armenia #armeniagenocide

20/ 1:30 pm: Armenian protesters are passionate. They are also very peaceful and respectful. But definitely passionate.

Amazing scene:
#Artsakh #Armenia #ArmenianGenocide

21/ 1:31 pm: Armenian protesters move the police line back a block. Crowd is passionate and growing. But peaceful and respectful. The @LAPDHollywood work with organizers well.

#Armenia #ArmeniaStrong

22/ 1:42 pm: Agitator shows up to Armenian protest in pickup truck to harass (peaceful) protesters.
Burns a flag:

#Armenia #Armenians #ArmeniaStrong #ArmenianGenocide

23/ 1:48pm: Agitator now becomes a *TERRORIST* as he tried to *RUN OVER* peaceful Armenian protesters.

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide #ArmeniaStrong #Artsakh

24/ 1:50pm: Cahuenga between De Longpre and Fountain:

Police quickly *ARREST* the driver one block from scene (after driver/terrorist tried running over some of the Armenian protesters:

#Armenia #ArmeniaStrong #ArmenianGenocide #armenian

25/ 1:55pm: after driver is apprehended by @LAPDHollywood, the protesters that helped chase down driver march back up Cahuenga in solidarity.

#Armenia #ArmenianGenocide #ArmeniaStrong

26/ 2:00pm: After the incident tensions are a little high, but Armenia protesters remain focused on peaceful protest.

#Armenia #ArmeniaStrong #Artsakh

27/ 2:20pm:

“This is an international issue. Terrorists are attacking Artsakh in Armenia.”

#Armenia #ArmeniaStrong #Artsakh

28/ 2:25: Armenian Protester explains their plight & thanks the press.

My question: where is the press? Not even any local cameras. They have *shutdown* Sunset Blvd for 24 hrs. They are *NOT* leaving. How is this not a major story on local news? I’m perplexed.

#ArmeniaStrong

29/

“At the end of the day, we are this: Armenia, a small little nation is more powerful than most countries can even imagine. And you know why? Because it is the way we fight. It is the way we love. It is the way we have heart. It is the way we stand with God,”
#ArmeniaStrong

30/ 3:30: Here comes the noise and energy. CNN, can you hear them downstairs?

#ArmeniaStrong #Artsakh

31/ Guys, no protest is complete unless you have one of these:

#ArmeniaStrong

32/ Earlier at Armenian protest: I thought this was pretty amazing moment:
#ArmeniaStrong #Artsakh

32/ 8:00pm: Things are live. Armenian Protest crowd is really large. Already bigger than last night. It’s really AMAZING.
#ArmeniaStrong #ArmeniaStrong

33/ 8:05pm: the Armenian protesters have absolutely flooded the area. The car (parked) caravan is massive. I’ve been in larger protests but I’ve *never* experienced this energy.

And it’s growing.

#artsakhstroong #ArmeniaStrong

34/ 8:10pm: Just incredible out here.

But it’s not lost on me that some/many of these men will soon be leaving to go fight to defend Armenia’s existence:

#ArmeniaStrong #ArtsakhStrong #Armenia

35/ 8:12: I’ve seen protest caravans, but I’ve never seen a bunch of Mack tracks.

You love to see it.

#Armenia #Artsakh #ArmeniaStrong #ArtsakhStrong

36/ 11:00pm: and..... it’s OVER!

Armenian protesters came seeking international media attention. First 24 hrs after taking over Sunset Blvd they received *zero* media attention — both local and national.

Tonight it got picked-up by CNN.

#ArmeniaStrong #ArtsakhStrong #Armenia

37/ 11:05 pm: More footage of Armenian Protesters exiting from Sunset Blvd north on Cahuenga. Even when they leave they do it with pride and passion:

#Armenia #ArmeniaStrong #ArtsakhStrong #Artsakh

38/ If you ever want to deal with the most insufferable Turkish *bots* all you have to do it post support for #Armenia, and your Twitter will be hounded by Turkish bots.