Armenian Archbishop Bagrat Galstanian, who has become the face of anti-government protests, has called on supporters to gather early on June 3 in the capital, Yerevan, to continue demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian. The 53-year-old cleric, backed by the opposition, began rallies in Yerevan on May 9 after leading protests in the northern Tavush Province against Pashinian's decision to cede several border areas to Azerbaijan. Pashinian has said the territorial concessions are necessary to prevent Azerbaijani military aggression against Armenia. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Armenian Service, click here.
Armenian Opposition Leader Calls For Fresh Protests
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