Armenia, Azerbaijan: Activist groups to protest in Yerevan and Stepanakert, July 25

Event

Activist groups are planning coordinated protests in Yerevan, Armenia, and Stepanakert in the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) region of Azerbaijan, July 25. The demonstrations are demanding action against Azerbaijan for the alleged blockade of the road linking Armenia to the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) region. The following actions are confirmed to take place from 20:00:

• Freedom Square in Yerevan

• Renaissance Square in Stepanakert

The events will be linked by video conference. The demonstrations are likely to attract several thousand attendees, based on a related protest in Yerevan on July 22.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the protest sites. While the gatherings will probably pass peacefully, minor skirmishes between police and participants remain possible. Further related protests are likely in coming days.

Advice

Avoid the protests as a safety precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations in central Yerevan and in Stepanakert. Heed instructions of authorities.