Armenian PM resigns after 11 days of wild protests

The newly appointed Prime Minister of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, has stepped down from his post following days of wild protests against his government, according to the politician’s website.

Reports say Sargsyan resigned after 10-days of demonstrations by protesters who took to the streets of the capital, Yerevan, accusing the Prime Minister of corruption and authoritarian rule.

On Monday, Sargsyan said he would adhere to the demands of the protesters and step down.

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“I appeal to all citizens of the Republic of Armenia and to the ‘Reject Serge’ movement. [Opposition leader] Nikol Pashinyan was right. I was wrong. This situation requires solutions, but I won’t participate in them. I leave the post of this country’s prime minister,” a statement on Sargsyan’s website said.

“The movement on the streets is against my office; I will fulfil your claim,” according to the statement.

Sargsyan was appointed prime minister this month after serving 10 years as the country’s president.

 

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