Protesters in Yerevan Demand Prime Minister’s Resignation
Armenians Protest Land Concession to Azerbaijan, Demand PM’s Ouster
Armenians are expressing their anger over a recent land concession to Azerbaijan by setting up tents in front of the parliament building in Yerevan. The protests, which have been ongoing for weeks, have gained momentum as Archbishop Bagrat Galstanian leads the demonstrations, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian.
Tensions have escalated as crowds have faced off with police in response to the controversial land deal. The agreement resulted in villages that were once under Armenia’s control being ceded to Azerbaijan, sparking outrage among many Armenians.
The protesters are calling for accountability from the government and expressing their discontent with the decision to give up territory to Azerbaijan. The demonstrations highlight the deep-rooted emotions and concerns within the Armenian community regarding the land concession.
As the protests continue to grow in size and intensity, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the demands of the demonstrators and address the underlying issues that have fueled their discontent.
