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April 24, 2018

Armenia: Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan Resigns Amid Mass Protests
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In Armenia, thousands of people flooded the streets of cities around the
country Monday, after longtime leader Serzh Sargsyan resigned in the
face of a popular uprising calling for an end to his rule. The
celebrations capped nearly two weeks of anti-government protests that
followed Sargsyan's appointment to the newly powerful post of prime
minister, after he held power as president for the maximum of two 5-year
terms. Sargsyan came under added pressure to resign after members of
Armenia's military-in uniform-were seen joining recent protests. His
resignation came as several opposition leaders were released after their
arrests in recent days.


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