Armenian opposition activist released from detention
By Mark Dovich Armenian opposition activist Avetik Chalabyan was released from detention Wednesday about…
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Ruling party backs down on threat to expel opposition
By Mark Dovich Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party backed down Thursday on a threat to expel nearly…
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Opposition lawmakers removed from leadership posts in parliament
By Mark Dovich Armenia’s parliament voted 66-0 at a special session Friday to remove two prominent…
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Opposition lawmaker Vanetsyan resigns
By Mark Dovich Artur Vanetsyan, a leading opposition lawmaker in Armenia’s parliament, announced his…
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Sasna Tsrer party members detained over Yerevan hostage crisis
Security forces detained seven members of the extremist Sasna Tsrer party. Clashes broke out between…
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Armenians Want Early Elections — But Under What Government?
By Mark Dovich Talk of early parliamentary elections has dominated political discourse in Armenia following…
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Commemorating March 1: Two Movements Divide Yerevan’s Streets
Armenian citizens gathered in Myasnikyan Street to commemorate the events of March 1, 2008. Thirteen…
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Pashinyan's My Step Party Backtracks on Snap Parliamentary Elections
Deputies from Armenia’s ruling My Step Party met with Armenian Minister Nikol Pashinyan on February…
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Armenia’s Opposition Dismisses Pashinyan’s Call for Snap Elections
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Friday that he is ready to hold consultations regarding…
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Pashinyan says he won’t step down despite growing protests in Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says that while there are constant rumors about his resignation,…
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