Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan Says Military’s Demand That He Resign Is ‘An Attempted Coup’

 

France 24: Armenian PM Pashinyan calls military’s demand he resign ‘an attempted coup’ 

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Thursday addressed thousands of allies who answered his call to rally in the capital Yerevan in a show of support after the military called for his resignation. 

Pashinyan told the army to do its job and defend the country, and said that Armenians would not allow a military coup to take place. 

He said the question of his resignation could only be decided by the people. 

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WNU Editor: The Prime minister has fired the military chief .... Armenia’s Army chief to be dismissed (Armenia Public Radio). The Armenian General staff have responded .... Armenian general staff doubles down on call to PM, government to quit (TASS). 

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Armenian prime minister accuses military of attempted coup -- The Guardian 

Armenian leader says he's facing "coup attempt" amid rage over "painful" deal to end war with Azerbaijan -- CBS 

Armenian PM faces military's demand to resign, talks of coup -- FOX News 

Armenian armed forces demand resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan -- ABC News (Australia) 

Armenia’s Armed Forces demand prime minister and government resign -- TASS

Armenian PM marches through capital, warns of 'coup' -- DW 

Armenian PM Pashinyan says army demand for his resignation amounts to ‘attempted coup’ & calls on supporters to rally in capital -- RT 

Thousands rally in Armenia after PM warns of coup attempt -- Reuters 

Rival Protests In Yerevan After 'Attempted Coup' -- RFE 

Kremlin following developments in Armenia with concern -- TASS