Clashes Erupt Between Police And Protesters - Yerevan
Armenian protesters gather during the rally led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan demanding the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation over land transfer to neighboring Azerbaijan, outside the government building in central Yerevan on May 30, 2024. The Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gained momentum following the announcement on April 19 that Armenia and Azerbaijan had agreed to initiate border delimitation in Tavush Province. Over a span of approximately two weeks, residents of Kirants and neighboring villages staged road blockades to hinder the process. The movement received backing from influential religious figures and various opposition groups. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the government's decision to delineate the entire border, including areas within Azerbaijan's internationally recognized territory that have been under Armenian control since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Pashinyan stressed the imperative of preventing a conflict,
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- ILEA002805350
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- 2024/5/30 00:00:00
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- Abaca Press / Kyodo News Images
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