08.07.2025 18:12
In the Armenian Parliament, while discussing the lifting of the immunity of opposition MP Artur Sarkisyan, who is under investigation for "preparing a terrorist attack" and "planning to seize power," a fight broke out between ruling and opposition MPs, during which kicks, punches, and water bottles were thrown.
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During the discussion of the lifting of the immunity of opposition MP Artur Sarkisyan in the Armenian Parliament, a scuffle broke out between government and opposition MPs.
"I WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH MY FAMILY," HE SAID, WANTING TO LEAVE THE PARLIAMENT
Sarkisyan claimed in his speech at the podium that the decision regarding him had been made in advance and expressed his desire to spend time with his family before a possible arrest. Tension arose when some MPs from the ruling party verbally attacked Sarkisyan as he attempted to leave the general assembly hall after his speech.
KICKS, PUNCHES, AND WATER BOTTLES FLEW IN THE AIR
The argument quickly escalated into a fight with kicks and punches being thrown. During the brawl, water bottles were thrown, and some MPs assaulted each other.
THE FIGHT CONTINUED OUTSIDE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HALL
Officials from the State Protection Service, who intervened in the events, had difficulty separating the parties. After the scuffle, a break was called in the session, but the fight continued outside the general assembly hall for a while.
ACCUSED OF "PLANNING TO TAKE OVER THE GOVERNMENT"
The Armenian Prosecutor's Office had applied to the parliament for the lifting of the immunity of Artur Sarkisyan, who is under investigation for "preparing a terrorist attack" and "planning to take over the government."
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