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Violence Erupts in Armenian National Assembly Chamber

Arjun PatelSource: X
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Violence Erupts in Armenian National Assembly Chamber
Violence Erupts in Armenian National Assembly ChamberSource: X
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A violent brawl broke out in Armenia's National Assembly on October 29, 2026, between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party and opposition Strong Armenia faction. The altercation, sparked by a speech mocking opposition leader Narek Karapetyan's family, left multiple MPs injured and forced a halt to proceedings. Security intervened, and ambulances arrived to treat the wounded.

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