Armenian Protests End, But is it Truce or Draw?
After initial confrontation, demonstrations die down in fairly amicable manner.
After initial confrontation, demonstrations die down in fairly amicable manner.
Virtually no efforts are taking place to counter violent extremism through civil society engagement in the country.
“We fear that this growing harassment is a forerunner of a new crackdown” – Reporters Without Borders.
Armenians send a team, but get a hostile reception from flag-waving crowds.
Focus on “hostile” Armenian reports and “biased” Western media.
Moscow ally says it wants to engage with Brussels, too – and that there’s no contradiction there.
President offers temporary subsidy on electricity price rise, but that isn’t enough for most demonstrators.
Rather than refute human rights criticisms point by point, the government says Armenia is worse.
Police intervention only increased the number of people on the street.
OSCE politician says it’s a “sad day” when a civil society leader is forced out by his government.