Three gunmen on Sunday (Mar 24) tried to attack the police station in the Armenian capital city of Yerevan, said the country’s interior ministry. The incident left two of those who attempted to storm the police station injured after the men detonated a grenade and the third man has been detained.

At least two injured after attempting to attack police station in Armenian capital

An explosion at a retail market in the Armenian capital of Yerevan sparked a fire killing at least 3 people and injuring around 40 others. The blast caused by a blaze at the fire work storage routes through the retail market in Sumalu.

Armenia: Explosion at a retail market in Yerevan; 3 dead, 40 injured

Thousands of Armenians blocked streets in the capital Yerevan and called for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over a ceasefire deal.

Armenia: Protesters block Yerevan streets over ceasefire deal

Baku and Yerevan put themselves on a war footing after heavy fighting erupted Sunday between Azerbaijan and Armenian separatists, claiming military and civilian casualties on both sides, including at least one child.

Fighting erupts between Azerbaijan, Armenia over disputed Area

Thirty gunmen, who had seized a police station on July 17 killing one and wounding two others, had demanded release of an opposition leader

Armenia seige ends as gunmen surrender

Police said medics were held after entering a police compound seized by assailants 10 days ago to treat two gunmen injured in clashes

Armenia stand-off drags on: Pro-opposition gunmen take 4 medics hostage

It has been reported that the armed men were demanding the release of Jirair Sefilian, an opposition leader who wanted the President to quit

Armed men seize police station in Armenia, take hostages

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