In Yerevan, Armenia, a clash occurred between the police and demonstrators demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in front of the parliament building. These protests were triggered by tensions related to Azerbaijan’s actions in Karabakh, with the opposition criticizing Pashinyan for not supporting Karabakh separatists. Protesters gathered, leading to road closures and heightened security. During the demonstration, some protesters attempted to enter the parliament, resulting in police intervention and arrests. The number of detainees remains unspecified, but anti-Pashinyan protests continue in Yerevan.
In a joint statement, 25 countries and EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib demanded an immediate end to the war in Gaza, warning that civilian suffering has reached “unprecedented depth.” The statement condemned Israel’s restriction of aid, calling it inhumane and a violation of international law. It urged Israel to lift all barriers on humanitarian access and allow UN operations. The signatories also rejected forced displacement plans and warned that Israel’s renewed E1 settlement plan threatens the two-state solution. They called for a ceasefire and renewed peace efforts backed by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt.
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