2008 Armenian presidential election protests
A series of anti-government riots took place in Armenia following presidential elections held on 19 February 2008. Protests broke out in the Armenian capital Yerevan, organized by supporters of presidential candidate and former president Levon Ter-Petrosyan and other opposition leaders.
Protests at Freedom Square on 24 February, tents set up by protesters, demonstrations at Myasnikyan Square on 1 March. Police forces occupying the Freedom Square weeks after the forcible suppression on 23 March.
Noon: A water tanker cleans Opera Square of debris and blood after the government's crackdown
4:30 pm: Over 100,000 demonstrators at French Embassy protest the government's attack in early morning
In a silent protest, a young woman holds pictures of some of the 106 political prisoners
2008 Armenian presidential election
Presidential elections were held in Armenia on 19 February 2008. Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan was elected in the first round according to official results, but this was disputed by former President Levon Ter-Petrosyan, who was officially placed second.
Image: S Sarkisyan
Image: Levon ter petrosian
Image: Vahan Hovhannisyan (cropped)
Mass protests on 1 March, after violent beating of peaceful protesters in the morning
