The demonstrators have defied a police warning following the arrest of protest leader Nikol Pashinian, the protest leader. The unrest was sparked by former President Serzh Sarkisian becoming prime minister -- after changing the constitution to transfer key powers from his old post to his new one. (Photos by RFE/RL's Amos Chapple)
Soldiers Join Armenia Protests
Scores of soldiers joined demonstrators in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, on April 23 -- the 11th straight day of protests.
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A soldier who has joined protests in Yerevan is carried above the crowd after being given a red rose.
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Scores of soldiers joined the protest in central Yerevan on April 23, 2018.
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A huge crowd led by soldiers, makes its way towards central Yerevan.
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The Armenian defense ministry reportedly said the men would be punished for joining an illegal demonstration.
