Armenian opposition leader marks Independence Day in disputed Tigranshen enclave
Strong Armenia leader Narek Karapetyan celebrated Independence Day in Tigranshen, highlighting political tension with PM Pashinyan over border enclaves.
Narek Karapetyan, leader of the parliamentary opposition party Strong Armenia, marked the nation's Independence Day on Monday in the disputed border village of Tigranshen. The area has emerged as a key point of contention between opposition politicians and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has increasingly referred to the settlement by its Azerbaijani name, Karki. During the visit, lawmakers from Strong Armenia announced plans to donate their holiday salary bonuses directly to local residents living in the enclave. The gesture underscores ongoing domestic political friction over border demarcation efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Sources: OC Media