09 Apr 2023 | 05:53 AM UTC
Armenia: Opposition party calls for protest in Yerevan from 11:00 April 11
Opposition party calls for protest in Yerevan, Armenia, from 11:00 April 11. Heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
The opposition Democratic Party of Armenia has called for a demonstration at Freedom Square in Yerevan from 11:00 April 11. The action is to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the recognition of Artsakh's independence. Hundreds of people could participate in the demonstration.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the protest site. While the gathering will probably pass peacefully, minor skirmishes between police and participants remain possible.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a safety precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations in central Yerevan the afternoon of April 11. Heed instructions of authorities.
