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Armenian Police Detain Over 130 Protesters in Yerevan

May 27, 2024 1 min read

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In Yerevan, Armenia, police have detained 196 citizens involved in protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The demonstrators, part of the "Tavush for the Motherland" movement led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, blocked Abovyan Street in the city center and the highway to Iran near Ashtarak. The opposition's grievances stem from a border demarcation agreement with Azerbaijan, which involved returning four villages to Azerbaijan. This move has sparked widespread dissatisfaction among those who believe the government conceded territory without securing adequate guarantees.

The protests, which have been ongoing since April, have evolved from opposing the specific territorial handover to broader calls for Pashinyan's resignation. The demonstrators argue that Pashinyan's handling of the conflict with Azerbaijan has been inadequate. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the situation, with spokesperson Maria Zakharova stating that Armenia is being used as a tool for implementing Western ideas. The protests have involved civil disobedience actions, including blocking interstate highways, interregional roads, and city streets, leading to numerous arrests.

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