  Armenian opposition MP injured during clashes with police April 16, 2018 - 17:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - One of the organizers of the mass protests in Yerevan, MP Nikol Pashinyan was injured during the demonstrations on Baghramyan Avenue. Pashinyan was hospitalized to one of the medical centers of the capital where he was provided the first medical aid. In the interview with Azatutyun Radio Station Pashinyan said that he was injured while trying to cross barbed wirefences. He was also hurt by the explosion of a flash grenade released earlier. During the clashes in the city several other protesters and policemen were injured as well. As reported, 3 policemen were injured by the explosion of the flash grenade they had released. The press speaker of Ministry of Health, Anahit Hayatyan reported to PAN that the exact number of the injured is still being clarified. The Armenian opposition holds mass protests against the ex-president Serzh Sargsyan becoming the new Prime Minister. Since the morning of April 16 the opposition has been making protests in the center of Yerevan. The parliament where Sargsyan’s party has majority will be electing the Prime Minister on April 17.  Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
