Protests have erupted in Yerevan, Armenia, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan faced backlash for ceding territory to Azerbaijan. Thousands rallied outside parliament against the land concessions, leading to clashes with police and injuries.
Morning scan: what’s big news in Azerbijan today, June 14: The Ministry of Defense reports shelling of Azerbaijani positions in Nakhchivan ● The Ministry of Defense reported three times in the past 24 hours about shelling of Azerbaijani army positions stationed in the… https://t.co/bFf4ZxEMds
Thousands of #Armenians have staged a new rally against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a day after clashes between anti-government protesters and police left more than 100 injured. https://t.co/3rCMvr2I7j
Several people were reportedly injured as police confronted anti-government protesters in Armenia, after a decision to hand over territory in a contested border area to neighbouring Azerbaijan. https://t.co/59j59uh86e
Responding to the latest case of repression against Zuka Berdzenishvili, a civil society activist, who was severely beaten, @amnesty's DD said: "Such actions by govt officials can easily be interpreted as a green light to use violence against government critics" https://t.co/d95K6s33YM
Protests against Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have erupted again in Yerevan: The government building is cordoned off by police, supporters of protest leader Bagrat Galstanyan hold a march. https://t.co/FNmTWYr6TU https://t.co/IsTpBB2EnB
Morning scan: what’s big news in Armenia today, June 13: ● Late last night, police used special measures against participants of the opposition movement Tavush for the Homeland, which demands the government's resignation (pictured). About 90 people sought medical help for… https://t.co/NmZFOzNbGS
Morning scan: what’s big news in Georgia today, June 13: ● The European Union has categorically condemned attacks and intimidation against civil activists, journalists, and political leaders in Georgia and urges the authorities to investigate all incidents. The EU also calls on… https://t.co/KV10IM9pxC
In Armenia, protests have erupted over Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent decision to cede territory to Azerbaijan. Though he claims it’s a step toward peace, Armenians fear it will expose Armenians on the border to Azeri violence. https://t.co/nJdg5ReGyz
Several thousand people have rallied outside parliament to protest #Armenia’s land concessions to arch foe #Azerbaijan, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was answering questions from lawmakers inside. https://t.co/s4bQ8Ual0B https://t.co/x4tEtS0Kbn
Protests erupt as Armenia nears peace deal with Azerbaijan https://t.co/DVuH61NowZ https://t.co/L1lsl0Hoi8
🇦🇲⚡ The number of police surrounding government buildings in Yerevan increase by the minute. Large anti-Pashinyan protests are expected. https://t.co/FgSek0tJuW