Armenia’s Prime Minister Steps Down Amid Protests

Today the mood in Armenia is that of elation – many people are cheering and dancing to loud music in the streets of the capital, Yerevan, and around the country as they celebrate the resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan following 11 days of massive public protests. Expand Protesters celebrate the resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan following 11 days of protests, Yerevan, Armenia, April 23, 2018. © 2018 Regis Gente My mood is relief, considering how many ways the authorities’ response to the protests could have gone wrong. In March 2008, June 2015, and July 2016, I documented…

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