Rival Protests In Yerevan After 'Attempted Coup'

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian (right) walks with supporters in central Yerevan. The embattled leader has faced weeks of protests over his handling of the recent conflict with Azerbaijan. 

Protesters opposed to Pashinian shout slogans in central Yerevan. A February 25 letter signed by Armenian military leaders called for the prime minister's resignation. The letter came a day after Pashinian fired a top military official.  

Police attempt to separate rival protesters. One of the men can be seen holding a rock. 

Pashinian (center left, holding a black loudspeaker) heads a protest march through Yerevan. He called on his supporters to meet in Yerevan's main Republic Square at 4 p.m. local time. 

Protesters against Pashinian. The opposition called for a rally to be held in a square around 1 kilometer from Republic Square. 

Pashinian hugs a supporter during his march through central Yerevan. 

Pashinian marches with supporters. Armenian President Armen Sarkisian called for calm on February 25, saying, "Every ill-considered word or action increases the tension and deepens the crisis."

Pashinian addresses supporters during the gathering on Republic Square. 

Opposition politicians rally near the National Assembly building in the north of Yerevan.