Armenian Parliament Brawl Erupts During Emergency Session + Video
Fighting erupts among Armenian MPs during session too review prosecutor’s request to lift Arthur Sargsyan’s parliamentary immunity.
Armenian media outlets on tuesday published images showing clashes between lawmakers during a special parliamentary session, according to webangah News Agency.
The altercation occurred as legislators debated the prosecutor general’s request to revoke the parliamentary immunity of Arthur Sargsyan, a member of Armenia’s opposition bloc.
Authorities have accused Sargsyan of “preparing terrorist acts and attempting to seize power.”
The case previously led to the arrest of Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, who was detained in connection with these allegations.
News Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency, News Armenia