  Ex-President Kocharyan urges Armenians to stand by Army February 25, 2021 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Second Armenian President Robert Kocharyan has urged the public to stand by the Armenian army and the state, amid political unrest that can potentially plunge the country into crisis. "Authorities that have lost a war and surrendered territories must go. It will be the first guarantee of our national revival, it is the imperative of the moment," Kocharyan's office said Thursday, February 25. The former ruling Republican Party (RPA) too weighed in on the situation, maintaining that the authorities "are trying to provoke civil clashes within their conspiratorial efforts to dismantle Armenia." The RPA, whose chairman is third President Serzh Sargsyan, urged supporters to join the opposition rally in downtown Yerevan at 3:00PM Thursday, be vigilant and refrain from giving in to provocations. The country is facing a serious political crisis after the top military brass demanded Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation. The PM, however, claims he had already dismissed the chief of the Army General Staff. The parliamentary opposition has already weighed in on the matter, urging against bloodshed and calling for a peaceful transition of power.   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 |  Related sections Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
