Armenia: Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan calls for demonstration in Yerevan June 21

Event

Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has called for a demonstration in Yerevan June 21 to mark his Civil Contract party's presumed victory in the June 20 snap parliamentary elections. The demonstration will be held in Republic Square from 20:00. Attendance could reach the low thousands. Supporters of rival political factions may hold counterprotests in the vicinity.

Authorities will likely maintain a very high security posture near Republic Square; security forces will almost certainly respond quickly to any disruptive demonstrators. The presence of large numbers of people and associated security measures could prompt localized disruptions. Clashes are possible between demonstrators and police and between rival political activists should they gather in the area.

Advice

Avoid any political demonstrations and areas where security forces appear to be deploying. Heed the instructions of local authorities. If violence erupts nearby, leave the area immediately and take refuge in a secure non-governmental building.