2015 Armenian anti-government protests

2015 Armenian protests
Date April 24, 2015 –
(9 months, 1 week and 5 days)
Location Armenia: Yerevan, Gyumri
Goals
  • revolution
  • cancellation of new constitution project
Methods demonstrations, online activism, civil disobedience
Result ongoing
Parties to the civil conflict

Supported Boycott to Referendum

Parties
Civil opposition
  • Founder Parliament
Various groups
  • Rise up, Armenia

Supported to Vote 'No'

Armenian National Congress
Lead figures

The 2015 Armenian anti-government protests are a series of protests against the government and a proposed new constitution. Started April 24 protest, with organized Founder Parliament's movement The Centennial without this regime.

Background

On January 31, on Berdzor, unknown persons beaten to Founder Parliament's members.[1]

On April 7, apprehended Founder Parliament's members, Garegin Chugaszyan, Jirair Sefilyan, brother Thoros, Varuzhan Avetisyan, Pavel Manukyan, Gevorg Safaryan and others.[2]

On October 12, Founder Parliament, Rise up, Armenia and Heritage party founded "New Armenia" movement.[3]

Protests

On Dectember 1, "New Armenia" starts protest and with civil disobedience wanted cancel the referendum. From Dectember 1, "New Armenia" launches sit-in on Freedom Square.

On Dectember 6, the referendum's day, "New Armenia" starts rally to Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia.

See also

References

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