Scuffle during rally in Pashinyan's support in Yerevan

A scuffle occurred during the rally of supporters of acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan, Report informs, citing Armenian media.

The incident occurred between Pashinyan's supporters and representatives of the Prosperous Armenia party.

Everything started with verbal exchanges and grew into violence. The participants in the scuffle were separated by the police.

In April, Pashinyan said in a televised address that he was stepping down from his post but would continue to serve until early parliamentary elections. He also said that the ruling Civil Contract party would take part in the early parliamentary elections to take place on June 20. He will be nominated for the post of Prime Minister of Armenia.

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