Greek, Armenian, and Assyrian Christians predominated in the region before its colonisation by Turkic Muslims.

Schenkkan accused Pashinyan of populism after he called on the people to block access to courts across the country.

Upon arrival, the Turkish-backed rebels attempted to reclaim these lost areas near the key town of Kafr Naboudeh.

The PM observed the situation and left almost immediately, promising to provide more details at noon.

President Armen Sarkissian urged Armenians to maintain peace, adhere to the Constitution and the laws.