In Photos: Protesters in Yerevan Demand Prime Minister's Resignation Over Karabakh Crisis
Thousands of protesters gathered in the Armenian capital Yerevan on Tuesday night following Azerbaijan's launch of a military operation against the breakaway Nagorno Karabakh territory.
Protesters called on authorities to defend ethnic Armenians living in the disputed area, while also accusing Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of making too many concessions in the long-running crisis.
The crowd demanded Pashinyan's resignation over his response to the conflict, with the Armenian leader later denouncing calls for a “coup” to remove him from office.
Some demonstrators clashed with police, who reportedly used stun grenades against the crowds. Dozens of people were injured in the scuffles and required medical attention.
Here is a look at the protests in Yerevan:
Protesters called on authorities to defend ethnic Armenians living in the disputed area, while also accusing Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of making too many concessions in the long-running crisis.
The crowd demanded Pashinyan's resignation over his response to the conflict, with the Armenian leader later denouncing calls for a “coup” to remove him from office.
Some demonstrators clashed with police, who reportedly used stun grenades against the crowds. Dozens of people were injured in the scuffles and required medical attention.
Here is a look at the protests in Yerevan:
Protesters in central Yerevan clash with police as they call on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign.
Karen Minasyan / AFP
Armenian police officers guard the entrance to the Government House on Republic Square during clashes with protesters.
Karen Minasyan / AFP
Protesters clash with police as they call on Pashinyan to resign in central Yerevan.
Karen Minasyan / AFP
A man injured in the protests receives medical attention.
Karen Minasyan / AFP
Hundreds of people gathered in Yerevan’s Republic Square to denounce Pashinyan’s handling of the crisis.
Karen Minasyan / AFP
Protesters clash with police as they call on Pashinyan to resign in central Yerevan.
Karen Minasyan / AFP
A protestor waves the flag of Nagorno Karabakh in front of the Government House.
Karen Minasyan / AFP
Protesters call on Pashinyan to resign in central Yerevan.
Karen Minasyan / AFP
Protesters unfurl the flag of Nagorno Karabakh in front of the Russian Embassy.
Alexander Patrin / TASS
Protestors shouted slogans including “Lavrov is a bitch” and “Putin is a dickhead” at the Russian Embassy.
Alexander Patrin / TASS
