World Alert: Armenian parliament elects opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister

The vote ends weeks of political unrest in the former Soviet country. "I will serve the Armenian nation," Pashinyan said after 59 lawmakers voted in his favor. Forty-two lawmakers opposed the move.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert May 8, 5:52 AM     Armenian parliament elects opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister The vote ends weeks of political unrest in the former Soviet country. "I will serve the Armenian nation," Pashinyan said after 59 lawmakers voted in his favor. Forty-two lawmakers opposed the move. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071