Armenia Might Join Queue For Facebook-Powered Revolution

Just days away from a rally commemorating the two-year anniversary of a major political standoff, Armenian officials are watching for status updates using words like "revolution," although only four percent of the population uses Facebook.

This week, politicians in Armenia continue to watch for status updates containing words like “revolution” among the 123,000 Facebook users in that country. This Thursday marks the two year anniversary of a historical political standoff that followed rigged presidential elections.

Facebook users in the nation all support the Armenian National Congress, which will hold a rally February 18 to commemorate the two-year anniversary of a political standoff that ensued from rigged presidential elections. This Thursday’s event has gained significance from the recent uprising in Egypt and Tunisia.

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