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Opposition Prime Minister Nominee Davit Hambardzumyan Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison
A Yerevan court has sentenced Masis Municipality mayor and opposition nominee for prime minister Davit Hambardzumyan to six years and three months in prison. The verdict, issued by Judge Zhora Chichoyan, concerns an incident that took place during the 2018 Velvet Revolution — the same movement that brought Nikol Pashinyan to power. The ruling also revoked Hambardzumyan’s bail and ordered that he be taken into custody immediately. Armenia’s opposition parties denounced the dec
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 24
Parliament Committee Rejects Opposition Bill Criminalizing Genocide Denial
The Armenian opposition is once again fighting to strengthen laws that punish denial of the Armenian Genocide, after Prime Minister Nikol...
New Opposition Group Forming in Armenia to Challenge Pashinyan in 2026 Elections; ‘Our Way’ Says It Will Not Work With Former Leaders
A new opposition group is forming in Armenia and plans to challenge Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the 2026 parliamentary elections....
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 15
Seven ARF Members Arrested as Pashinyan Intensifies Crackdown on Opposition
In recent weeks, Armenia is witnessing ongoing arrests and raids that are a dangerous shift away from democracy. Under Prime Minister...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 10
Pashinyan’s Outburst in Parliament: Armenian PM Threatens Opposition With Prison
Armenia's Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, unleashed a heated verbal assault against opposition lawmakers during a parliamentary session...
Armenia’s Opposition in Turmoil: Former Presidents Kocharyan and Sargsyan Blame Each Other for Pashinyan’s Rise
In a country still recovering from war, loss, and political crisis, Armenia’s two former presidents are now locked in a bitter fight with...
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 15
Armenian Government Provides $150 Million Loan Guarantee for Amulsar Gold Mine Despite Environmentalist Opposition
The Armenian government has approved a $150 million loan guarantee for Lydian Armenia CJSC to resume operations at the Amulsar gold mine....
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 27
Pro-Government Deputies Boycott Armenian Parliament Session Amid Calls for PM Pashinyan's Resignation
On Monday, pro-government deputies boycotted a session of the Armenian parliament to prevent a debate on opposition demands for Prime...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 17, 2024
Armenian Opposition Demands Parliament Debate on Pashinyan’s Resignation; Council Rejects Petition
During ongoing anti-government protests in Yerevan, the Armenian opposition made a significant move on Monday to force an emergency...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 10, 2024
Exclusive Interview: Levon Kocharyan Opens Up about Opposition's Strategy
In an exclusive interview with The Armenian Report, Member of Parliament Levon Kocharyan shed light on recent developments following a...
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 9, 2024
VIDEO: Opposition Warns of Continued Concessions in Closed Session on Four Tavush Villages
Today, prompted by the opposition's concerns, a special session unfolded in the National Assembly, focusing on the contentious topic of...
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 9, 2024
Opposition Calls for Parliament Debate on Land Transfer to Azerbaijan from Armenia’s Tavush Province
The opposition Hayastan alliance has intensified its stance against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's controversial plans to transfer...
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 2, 2024
Prominent Opposition Podcast Hosts Violently Arrested in Yerevan; Human Rights Defenders Say It's "Politically Motivated" and Stifles Free Speech
Outspoken critics of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government and prominent opposition activists, as well as podcast hosts, have been...
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 22, 2024
