![Protesters rally against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan 1 Armenians block a road outside the town of Tavouch, near the border with Azerbaijan, on April 26, 2024. Dozens of demonstrators have blocked several roads across the country, including in the capital, Yerevan, to protest against their government's territorial concessions to Azerbaijan.](https://img.lemde.fr/2024/05/08/0/0/6048/4024/664/0/75/0/a489ddc_1715185184458-509080.jpg)
In a show of dissent, hundreds of Armenians have taken to the streets to protest their government’s territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s decision to hand over certain border areas has sparked outrage and led to demonstrations across the country.
The contested regions in the Tavouch area hold strategic importance for Armenia, connecting it to Georgia and a Russian gas pipeline. The move has been met with criticism from march leader Bagrat Galstanian, who calls the demarcation process illegal and warns of the dangers posed to Armenia’s sovereignty.
Yerevan in a vulnerable position
The history of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh adds complexity to the current situation. As Armenia navigates shifting alliances and regional tensions, the fear of renewed hostilities looms large.
The ongoing struggle for control of Nagorno-Karabakh underscores the deep-rooted tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with implications for regional stability and security.
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