Armenia's parliament descends into brawl for third time in month

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 02:15 · Archive

Armenian MPs clashed physically after a ruling-party politician mocked the opposition leader's family.

Armenia's parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader's family, with one opposition member reportedly suffering a bloody nose and another having torn clothes. This was the third brawl inside parliament this month.

The Daily Mail reports that the confrontation began when Taron Chakhoyan from the ruling Civil Contract party criticised opposition leader Narek Karapetyan over corruption. Chakhoyan said: 'People mired in corruption are now lecturing us about corruption and fake news, claiming that their relatives have supposedly become targets of [government pressure].' He referenced Karapetyan's relatives, including his uncle, father and cousin, who are involved in politics.

Chakhoyan reminded MPs that Karapetyan's cousin had once proposed setting up a government ministry to 'satisfy all women', referring to remarks made on an Armenian podcast advocating for a 'Ministry of Sex'. A heated verbal exchange ensued between the two legislators before they began scuffling. Violence then spread across the floor of the National Assembly when MPs from both parties started fighting. The Speaker refused to suspend the session or interrupt the live broadcast of parliament being shown to thousands of Armenians.

Armenia's parliament descends into brawl for third time in month — Image: Daily Mail

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Moment MP hurls chair as punches are thrown in brawl inside Armenia's parliamentThe chaotic scenes started after an MP from Armenia's ruling party raised the issue of corruption and accused opposition MPs of wanting to set up a 'Ministry of Sex'.Daily Mail · 30 Oct, 02:00
Armenian parliament turns into a boxing ring, third time in a monthArmenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader’s family.Al Jazeera · 30 Oct, 00:36

In this story: Armenia · Taron Chakhoyan · Narek Karapetyan · Civil Contract · Strong Armenia · National Assembly

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