On May 13, civil disobedience commenced in central Yerevan as supporters of the "Tavush in the Name of Motherland" movement obstructed Abovyan Street using garbage cans and street benches. Similar efforts were made to block Myasnikyan Avenue, one of the city's main thoroughfares, along with other busy roads such as Tigran the Great Avenue, Azatutyan and Komitas avenues, and Tbilisi highway, prompting police interventions and subsequent arrests.

Opposition supporters initiated street blockades early in the morning under Archbishop Bagrat's leadership, calling for the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The protests, broadcast live by local media portals, saw demonstrators employ makeshift barricades while facing aggressive police responses, including arrests by the "Red Berets" special forces.

Addressing police officers during the protests, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan urged them to prioritize protecting the homeland over suppressing protesters, emphasizing the common cause shared by law enforcement and demonstrators. He also expressed his wishes for the well-being of those affected by the civil disobedience actions.

Meanwhile, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan criticized diplomats who aligned with the protest movement, branding them as 'deserters' and expressing disappointment at their involvement in internal political affairs. Mirzoyan highlighted the efforts to shield the country's diplomatic corps from domestic conflicts, denouncing the departure of diplomats during times of national crisis.

Subsequently, the Armenian Interior Ministry's press service confirmed that all participants detained during the May 13 protests in Yerevan had been released.