Opposition supporters in the Armenian capital Yerevan, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nicole Pashkina, arrived at the government building.

APA reports quoting RIA Novosti that police officers surrounded the government building.

The number of people detained during the protests in the center of Yerevan has reached 117.

A member of the Hayastan faction, Ishkhan Sagatelyan, announced that a rally would be held in France Square at 19:00 local time.

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11:38

Traffic has been restored on the streets of the Armenian capital Yerevan.

APA reports quoting Sputnik Armenia that the Armenian Police reported about it.

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10:30

About 70 people were detained in the center of Yerevan during a protest rally demanding the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nicole Pashkina.

APA reports quoting Sputnik Armenia that the press service of the Armenian Police reported.

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09:57

Protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nicole Pashkina continue in the Armenian capital Yerevan.

APA reports quoting TASS that the protesters have closed a number of streets and avenues in the center of Yerevan.

Armenian police have already detained protesters.