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“The statement by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister is a turning point. We call on Nicolas Pashinian not to lead the country towards a civil war and to avoid bloodshed within the Shashian has one last chance to avoid shocks, “the Prosperous Armenia party said in a statement.
The party asked the police and the National Security Service “not to go against the nation” and not to become “an instrument in the hands of one man.”
“The situation should only be resolved politically.” Together with the nation, we will do everything possible to change the government of the country smoothly, “the statement said.
At the time, the opposition party “Bright Armenia” said that it did not believe that the statement issued by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces on Thursday calling for N. Pasinian’s resignation was an attempt to carry out a military coup.
“The generals’ statement is not an attempt to carry out a military coup, as their demands for the resignation of the prime minister in the current situation do not have the characteristics of an attempt to carry out a military coup, including elements against the state security and the foundations of constitutional order, ”wrote group leader Edmon Marukian.
The opposition Republican Party, led by former President Sergei Sargsyan, said for its part that Pashinian was deliberately leading the country into civil war and that “they are willing to take such measures to maintain power.”
Earlier, the opposition announced that at 3 p.m. a rally will be held at Freedom Square in central Yerevan.
N. Pasinian also announced his rally, at 4 pm to begin in Republic Square.
On Thursday morning, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia issued a statement calling for the resignation of N. Pašiniano and his cabinet, and the head of government described the move as an attempt to carry out a coup. .
Shortly afterwards, N. Pasinian announced the dismissal of Onik Gasparian, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
The president is “taking urgent measures” to manage the crisis
The Armenian president said Thursday that he was taking urgent action to end the political crisis after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian accused the army of planning a coup.
“I urge everyone – state institutions, law enforcement agencies, political forces and all citizens – to demonstrate self-control and a sober mind. Any reckless word or action increases tensions and deepens the crisis,” said President Armen Sargsyan it’s a statement.
“By reaffirming the role of the presidency as an institution of balance, I am taking urgent steps to reduce tensions and find ways to resolve this situation peacefully,” said the president’s statement, which is largely symbolic.
Pashiniano: My resignation must be decided by the people.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian on Thursday addressed thousands of his supporters who attended a rally in the capital Yerevan to show support after the military called for the prime minister’s resignation.
An AFP journalist from the rally reported that some 20,000 people gathered in one of the central squares of the capital. people.
Pasinyan said Thursday that he was considering resigning after defeating the war in Nagorno-Karabakh last fall.
“After the war, I thought a lot about quitting. However, after I said that I became prime minister against my will, the people decided to do it. And the nation must decide on my withdrawal. Let the people demand my resignation, let them shoot me in the square, “said the Prime Minister at his rally in the Republic Square in the center of the capital, Yerevan.
Pasinyan also assured his supporters that he would not leave Armenia even if he resigned.
Among other things, he called on the military to do their duty and obey the people and elected officials.
“As prime minister-elect, I command all generals, officers and soldiers: do your job to protect the borders and territorial integrity of the country,” Pashinian said.
On Thursday, several thousand demonstrations by the opposition demanding the resignation of Pasinyan and government supporters are taking place simultaneously in Yerevan.
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