Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of the Armenian capital early on April 20 for an eighth straight day against what they see as longtime former Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian attempt to cement his hold on power. (Photos by RFE/RL's Amos Chapple)
Protesters Take To Yerevan Streets For Eighth Day
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Antigovernment protesters rally in central Yerevan.
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Many protesters were detained by police.
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A man wearing an Armenian army uniform gestures at a line of police, encouraging them to join the protest.
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Makhitan Nahapetian, the owner of a local food stall, handed out free Cokes and other drinks to protesters.
![Lucine Burtoyan, 6, said to a police officer: "Come with us. Why are you with [Sarkisian]? Why aren’t you with your people?"](https://gdb.rferl.org/d6c13d77-7d1d-4246-a21f-c9061a7fcc30_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Lucine Burtoyan, 6, said to a police officer: "Come with us. Why are you with [Sarkisian]? Why aren’t you with your people?"
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The sign on the car says: "Deny Serzh by honking your horn."
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