Armenia squaddies be part of anti-authorities protests in Yerevan

Rather a few of squaddies hang joined anti-authorities protests in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Monday, accusing the nation’s prime minister of corruption and authoritarian rule.

In a response to the continued protests, the Armenian defence ministry mentioned it might most definitely well grasp harsh measures against any member of the navy taking part in the demonstrations.

Al Jazeera’s Robin Forestier-Walker, reporting from Yerevan, mentioned Monday’s events are a edifying trend.

« There are photos and movies of the squaddies walking down significant Yerevan streets. We remember that they’re on active responsibility and that they’re part of a peacekeeping force for missions in a foreign country, » Walker mentioned.

« We have also viewed participants of the clergy coming out into the streets to grasp part in the protests, » he added.

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Monday marked the eleventh consecutive day of anti-authorities protests in Armenia.

On Sunday, Nikol Pashinyan and two diversified opposition politicians were arrested at a relate in Yerevan.

A assertion from the prosecutor celebrated mentioned the opposition leaders « were detained as they were committing socially dangerous acts » and the authorities justified their arrest during a press conference on Monday.

The relate motion, which has viewed 1000’s of folks grasp to the streets since April 13, largely comprised a community of self-organising opposition supporters, constructed by Pashinyan.

Consistent with Walker, the mood among the protesters has been largely certain, adding that it’s annoying to grab what will occur subsequent.

« All aspects will seemingly be gazing every diversified very closely on be taught how to transfer ahead, » he mentioned.

Protesters hang known as on Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia’s prime minister, to step down citing corruption allegations and fears of oligarchic, authoritarian rule.

Sargsyan was appointed prime minister this month after serving 10 years as the nation’s president.

On the opposite hand, Sargsyan has made particular he has no procedure of stepping down.