The many thousands column of protesters moved from the area of France and is on Mesrop Mashtots Avenue in Yerevan, reports journalist Last news .

it is expected that the convoy will be joined by opposition leader Nikol Pashinian. Ahead of an orchestra, the protesters banging drums and playing wind instruments, carrying national flags. Motorists met column welcome whistles.

According to the participants, they have plans to pass on the Central streets and at 19: 00 (18: 00 GMT) to start the rally at the Republic square. Protests in Armenia

demonstrations of disagreement take place in Armenia from April 13. Opposing political force opposed the election of former President Serzh Sargsyan to the post of Prime Minister, accusing him of mismanagement and the deterioration of the situation in the economy.

Despite this, on 17 April the Parliament elected Sargsyan head of government and opposing political force has announced the launch of the " velvet revolution ". Not more than a week Later, on April 23, Sargsyan quit.

The Armenian Parliament is obliged to consider a new Premier may 1. This post claims Pashinyan, who was the only candidate, since all factions except headed by the " EFC ", did not want to nominate their candidates. For election he needs to score 53 of the 105 votes of the parliamentarians.

Under the changes, not so long ago made to the Constitution of Armenia, the Prime Minister would have very wide powers.

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