The opposition movement “Tavush for the Salvation of the Motherland,” led by Archbishop Bagrat, organized a rally in Yerevan’s Republic Square, calling for the resignation of the current government. The rally began later than scheduled, but the organizers expressed their determination to continue the movement to demand change. The participants were welcomed by Archbishop Bagrat, followed by a speech from lawyer Ruben Melikyan, who highlighted police brutality against protesters and the persecution of individuals with differing political views in Armenia.
The opposition movement has been ongoing for a month and began with a march from Kirants to Yerevan and the first rally in Republic Square. The speakers at the rally emphasized the importance of standing up for human rights and defending the principles of democracy in Armenia. Archbishop Bagrat strongly opposed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia’s statement about the readiness to sign a peace treaty within a month, emphasizing that the treaty does not contribute to peace but rather threatens the existence and identity of Armenians. He criticized the agreement for not addressing key issues such as the withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from Armenian territories and the prevention of new attacks. According to Archbishop Bagrat, the Armenian authorities continue to make unilateral concessions without considering
