Gorbachev's inability to alleviate any of Armenia's problems created disillusionment among the Armenians and fed a growing hunger for independence. In May 1990, the New Armenian Army (NAA) was established, serving as a defence force separate from the Soviet Red Army. Clashes soon broke out between the NAA and Soviet Internal Security Forces (MVD) troops based in Yerevan when Armenians decided to commemorate the establishment of the 1918 First Republic of Armenia. The violence resulted in the deaths of five Armenians killed in a shootout with the MVD at the railway station. Witnesses there claimed that the MVD used excessive force and that they had instigated the fighting. COUNT 4
QSN1 What does NAA stand for? ANS1 New Armenian Army QSN2 When was the NAA formed? ANS2 May 1990 QSN3 Who started the fight between the MVD and the NAA in 1918? ANS3 the MVD QSN4 How many people died as a result of the MVD and NAA clash in 1918? ANS4 five Armenians