Demonstrators in Yerevan continue to call for the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan for the third day in a row following the transfer of the de facto republic of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan. Many students also declared a boycott of their classes on Friday to join the demonstrators in Yerevan.

Many of the demonstrators were arrested as they blocked streets in the city center as part of a campaign of "civil disobedience" declared by Armenian opposition groups. Among those detained were Andranik Tevanyan, an opposition figure and protest leader, and Levon Kocharyan, the son of former President Robert Kocharyan, who was reportedly seriously injured by police officers and subsequently hospitalized. Tevanyan was released several hours later.

Armenia's Investigative Committee also stated that 28 detained protesters could be charged with participating in "mass disturbances" and could face significant prison sentences.

According to recent police reports, nearly one hundred people were detained and released after about three hours. However, the National Committee, which was formed by the opposition and calls for a change of government, claims that around 350 citizens were detained. There are also concerns about the use of force against protesters. The situation remains fluid and evolving rapidly.

Despite the widespread arrests, thousands of people, including Karabakh refugees, continued to gather in Republic Square chanting anti-Pashinyan slogans. An opposition coalition that initiated the campaign planned to hold another rally at the same location in the evening.

One rally participant, opposition MP Hayk Mamijanyan, harshly criticized the current authorities, saying, "These authorities have brought nothing but danger, war, pain, and death to our country." He further claimed that if PM Nikol Pashinyan remains in power, it will likely lead to another war, which he believes will end in defeat, similar to previous conflicts.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan commented on the ongoing protests in Yerevan during a live address. He mentioned that some individuals are trying to incite violence with the aim of putting Armenia's law enforcement agencies in a situation where they might lose self-control and use excessive force, which could lead to various developments.

Pashinyan also noted that just as the Nagorno-Karabakh issue was exploited by certain groups for internal political purposes for decades, a similar pattern is emerging now. He stated that arrests will continue and those responsible for the ongoing protests will be held accountable for their actions.