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Can snap elections calm protests in Armenia?

Can snap elections calm protests in Armenia?

FromThe Take


Can snap elections calm protests in Armenia?

FromThe Take

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Mar 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The streets of Armenia are hot with protest, as several military generals and hundreds of protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his handling of last year’s deadly conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. After accusing the military of a coup attempt, Pashinyan is calling for early elections and proposing a referendum to adopt a new constitution. But will that be enough to calm the opposition and keep himself in office?In this episode:Richard Giragosian (@Richard_RSC), director of the Regional Studies Center, an independent think tank in Armenia's capital.Connect with The Take: Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)
Released:
Mar 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Making sense of the world, one story at a time. Host Malika Bilal and journalists from Al Jazeera's international bureaus and beyond share their take on the most important stories every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.