- Armenia is a member of the EAEU bloc, which includes Belarus as a transit partner, while Yerevan pursues closer ties with the European Union.
- Armenia is considering a path toward the European Union while weighing its relationship with the Eurasian Economic Union.
- Pashinyan's ruling party won the parliamentary election, leading Pashinyan to seek EU cooperation and distance Armenia from Russia.
- Nikol Pashinyan has accused rivals of organized crime, targeting Robert Kocharyan and labeling Strong Armenia as part of a mafia operation.
The government of Armenia is reportedly targeting opposition figures, including a former president, with travel bans and other restrictions.
8 reports, 5 independent
Updated Aug 26
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What happened
The government of Armenia is reportedly targeting opposition figures, including a former president, with travel bans and other restrictions.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Robert Kocharyan was detained in Armenia, coinciding with comments from the Kremlin regarding the country's political processes.Sub-event
- Nikol Pashinyan has been accused of using the justice system to target Robert Kocharyan.Sub-event
- Anti-Corruption Committee in Armenia investigates businesses and alleges criminal schemes involving Robert Kocharyan.Sub-event
- An anti-corruption committee initiated a search and subsequent raid related to Robert Kocharyan.Sub-event
PM under political pressure; former president faces criminal investigation.1 source
- Opposition figures Andranik Tevanyan and Avetik Chalabyan were arrested in Armenia.Sub-event
Pashinyan calls for Kocharyan's arrest while discussing judicial reform in Armenia.1 source
Government action targets opposition figures with travel bans.1 source
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The entities involved
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Armenia
sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia
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Nikol Pashinyan
Prime Minister of Armenia since 2018
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Robert Kocharyan
second President of Armenia
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