Armenian police detains 21 participants of motor rally in Yerevan

The Armenian police have already detained 21 participants in the rally in Yerevan, organized by the Resistance opposition movement, Report informs via Sputnik Armenia.

Opposition supporters were brought under Art. 182 of the Administrative Offenses Code (disobedience to the lawful demands of the police).

In the morning, a motor rally began in the Armenian capital from four directions demanding the government's resignation. Protests have been taking place since May 2.

In Yerevan, the opposition's 'Resistance' movement began an action of civil disobedience early in the morning on May 16, Report informs via Sputnik-Armenia.

The Armenian opposition demands the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

The actions of disobedience planned for today began with motor races that started from the Ashtarak, Argavand, Artashat, Sevan and Arinberd highways.

The day before, one of the movement leaders said that from 8 am, at least 80-100 groups would also be formed, which would leave their daily activities and take to the streets.

The opposition rallies have been held in Yerevan for about a month.