Opposition protests resume in Yerevan

Protest actions resumed in Yerevan. The demonstrators blocked the passage to the Republic Square, the streets adjacent to it are blocked, reports . RIA Novosti

Hundreds of oppositionists are blocking traffic, some are driving around the square in cars and honking. Police officers are watching in the city center, but they do not interfere with the protesters.

According to the agency, the procession of demonstrators began from the Yeritasardakan (Youth) metro station. There were many students among the participants of the action, and protesters in white coats walked in front of the column. The participants chanted slogans against the ruling Republican Party of Armenia.

Presumably, the procession will end in the Place de France, it will end with a rally of protesters. They will be joined by opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan.

Recall that protests against the official authorities have been going on in Armenia for several weeks. People are dissatisfied with the work of the ruling party and former President Serzh Sargsyan, who became prime minister. Later, under pressure from street protests, he announced his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Republican Party.

And about. Prime Minister was his deputy Karen Karapetyan. After that, the opposition nominated its leader Nikol Pashinyan for the post of prime minister. To be elected to this post, a candidate must collect 53 votes of deputies.

The ruling Republican Party of Armenia and the Prosperous Armenia faction, second in terms of the number of seats in parliament, have announced that they do not intend to nominate their candidate for the post of prime minister.