YEREVAN. – A group of MPs from the as the opposition Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) have blocked Khanjyan Street in downtown Yerevan.

They have started a sit-in in support of PAP leader, MP, and business tycoon Gagik Tsarukyan.

To note, there are a large number of police forces near the National Security Service (NSS) nearby the aforesaid street. They have formed a human wall and do not allow Tsarukyan’s supporters to approach the NSS building.

The protesters are standing on the sidewalk across—and with banners, and are chanting "Tsarukyan," "[PM] Nikol [Pashinyan], leave!" and "Tsarukyan, for prime minister."

The police officers there are regularly urging those gathered to keep social distance.

Also, the police are obstructing the work of the media. They do not allow journalists and cameramen to approach the sidewalk where the protesters are.

To note, Gagik Tsarukyan was summoned to the NSS for questioning. The NSS on Sunday issued two statements with respect to the criminal cases related to him. Tsarukyan and the PAP members have stated that this is political persecution.