Clash between government and opposition representatives at the Armenian National Assembly

Physical confrontation in the plenary hall

A mass clash was recorded in the Armenian parliament, involving deputies from the ruling party and opposition forces. The conflict between political factions escalated into a physical confrontation directly within the premises of the National Assembly.

Cause of escalation

The trigger for the start of the fight was the sharp statements by pro-government MP Taron Chakhoyan, directed at the opposition. His comments regarding his opposition colleagues caused a sharpening of the situation, which led to a mass confrontation among parliamentarians.