Armenian Leader Faces Mounting Dissent after Ceding Territory to Azerbaijan

Published on May 28, 2024

Armenia has faced mounting public dissent over its recent decision to cede territory to neighboring Azerbaijan, its longstanding rival in the South Caucasus region. On May 27, thousands protested in the capital Yerevan to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, whom they blame for the territorial concessions. Last month, Mr. Pashinyan agreed to relinquish four border villages in an effort to normalize ties with Azerbaijan and define the shared border after years of hostility. Despite a popular outcry against the move, Yerevan ceded control of the largely uninhabited villages to Azerbaijan on May 24. Mr. Pashinyan has defended the decision, which he says was aimed at securing a lasting peace with Azerbaijan after decades of conflict and border skirmishes....

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