More people request medical care after protesting in Yerevan

The number of people for sought medical assistance after clashes between protesters and police outside the Armenian parliament building in the city of Yerevan rose to 98, the Armenian Health Ministry said.

People rallied outside the parliament to demand Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. They tried to break through the police cordon, prompting officers to push them back and fire stun grenades.

"As a result of the events that took place in Baghramyan Avenue, 98 civilians and police officers requested medical assistance," the ministry said.

The ministry added that 66 of them were discharged, while 32 continue to receive treatment. One person with a wrist wound had to undergo surgery, the ministry also said, adding that there are no other serious injuries.

A spokesperson for the Armenian Interior Ministry said that 98 people had been detained during the clashes.