{"id":108165,"date":"2026-10-29T11:34:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinformant.com\/?p=108165"},"modified":"2026-10-29T11:34:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:34:46","slug":"armenia-parliament-brawl-lawmakers-fight-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinformant.com\/?p=108165","title":{"rendered":"MASSIVE BRAWL ERUPTS IN ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT AS LAWMAKERS EXCHANGE PUNCHES AND THROW CHAIRS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YEREVAN, Armenia \u2014 October 29, 2026.<\/strong> A heated political confrontation erupted into a physical brawl inside Armenia&#8217;s National Assembly on Thursday, as lawmakers from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan&#8217;s ruling Civil Contract party and the opposition Strong Armenia faction exchanged punches, pushed one another and threw a chair during a parliamentary session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confrontation began after ruling-party lawmaker Taron Chakhoyan made controversial remarks about the family of opposition leader Narek Karapetyan. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation that forced parliamentary security officers to intervene and temporarily suspend proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS TRIGGER PARLIAMENTARY CONFRONTATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident unfolded during a parliamentary debate concerning the appointment of a member of Armenia&#8217;s Audit Chamber, the government institution responsible for examining public finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chakhoyan was addressing allegations of corruption involving opposition figures when he turned his criticism toward Karapetyan and his relatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ruling-party legislator referred to a controversial statement previously attributed to one of Karapetyan&#8217;s cousins about establishing a government ministry intended to satisfy women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chakhoyan questioned why Karapetyan&#8217;s political allies had not apologized for the earlier remark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karapetyan responded angrily from his seat, prompting a verbal confrontation that quickly drew other lawmakers into the dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LAWMAKERS EXCHANGE PUNCHES INSIDE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the argument intensified, Karapetyan approached the parliamentary podium while other opposition legislators stood and moved toward the confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members of the ruling and opposition factions began pushing and grabbing one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confrontation escalated into punches and kicks, with several lawmakers attempting to separate those involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opposition lawmaker Garnik Davtyan and ruling-party member Taron Chakhoyan were among those involved in the physical altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video footage from the parliamentary chamber captured lawmakers struggling with one another as the situation deteriorated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident disrupted the legislative session and required intervention by security personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEPUTY SPEAKER THROWS CHAIR DURING BRAWL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most controversial moments involved Deputy Speaker Vahagn Aleksanyan, a member of the ruling Civil Contract party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video footage showed Aleksanyan throwing a chair toward opposition lawmakers during the confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident intensified criticism of the conduct of senior parliamentary officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reports also described damage to property inside the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least one opposition lawmaker suffered a bleeding nose, while another reportedly had his clothing torn during the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ambulance was dispatched to the parliament building, although the full extent of injuries was not immediately established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PARLIAMENT SPEAKER INITIALLY REFUSES TO SUSPEND SESSION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parliament Speaker Ruben Rubinyan initially declined to interrupt proceedings as tensions increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He told lawmakers that he wanted the public to witness their behavior and urged them to decide whether they would continue fighting or return to their seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the confrontation intensified, Rubinyan eventually called a recess and summoned parliamentary security officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fighting reportedly continued in the corridors outside the chamber, where security personnel attempted to separate members of the opposing factions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speaker later defended his handling of the situation, arguing that he had called for intervention once the dispute became physically violent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opposition representatives criticized that explanation and accused him of failing to act quickly enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPEAKER BLAMES OPPOSITION LEADER FOR VIOLENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the confrontation, Rubinyan publicly blamed Karapetyan and Davtyan for triggering the fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speaker said he had reviewed footage of the incident and concluded that Chakhoyan&#8217;s remarks did not contain an offensive statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Rubinyan, Karapetyan interrupted the speech, directed insults toward the ruling-party lawmaker and approached him aggressively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rubinyan also accused Davtyan of throwing the first punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opposition disputed that account and maintained that Chakhoyan&#8217;s comments about Karapetyan&#8217;s family had provoked the confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The competing accounts highlight disagreements over responsibility for the violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRIME MINISTER PASHINYAN DEFENDS RULING PARTY LAWMAKERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the incident during a press briefing later Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He condemned violence in general but said he supported the response of lawmakers from his Civil Contract party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pashinyan placed responsibility for the confrontation on the opposition, arguing that its representatives had behaved provocatively and refused to apologize for previous remarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prime minister also defended Aleksanyan&#8217;s decision to throw a chair, describing the response as proportionate under the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His statements prompted additional controversy because they appeared to justify the physical actions of ruling-party legislators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opposition representatives rejected his interpretation and accused government officials of encouraging confrontational behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STRONG ARMENIA ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OF PROVOKING FIGHT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representatives of Strong Armenia argued that the confrontation began with deliberate personal attacks by the ruling party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opposition lawmaker Marianna Ghahramanian accused Speaker Rubinyan of allowing the situation to escalate rather than intervening immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other opposition figures said Chakhoyan&#8217;s remarks were intended to provoke Karapetyan during an already contentious debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opposition also criticized the involvement of senior parliamentary officials in the physical confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Government representatives denied orchestrating the incident and maintained that opposition lawmakers had initiated the violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POLITICAL TENSIONS CONTINUE IN ARMENIA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confrontation comes amid ongoing political disagreements between Pashinyan&#8217;s government and opposition parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strong Armenia is associated with businessman Samvel Karapetyan, whose political movement has challenged the ruling party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two sides have clashed over corruption allegations, government accountability and Armenia&#8217;s political direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday&#8217;s confrontation took place during discussions concerning the Audit Chamber, reflecting the broader tensions surrounding institutional oversight and public finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armenia has experienced previous parliamentary confrontations, although the use of physical force inside the legislature has repeatedly generated public criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS ANNOUNCED IMMEDIATELY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armenia&#8217;s Prosecutor General&#8217;s Office said Thursday afternoon that it had no information about criminal proceedings being initiated in connection with the parliamentary fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That statement did not rule out a subsequent investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speaker also indicated that allegations concerning the involvement of parliamentary aides or security personnel would be examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any disciplinary or criminal consequences would depend on further review of the footage, witness statements and applicable parliamentary rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armenian parliamentary authorities are expected to review the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and determine whether disciplinary measures are warranted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident has intensified tensions between the ruling Civil Contract party and opposition Strong Armenia representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions remain about the use of force by lawmakers, the actions of parliamentary security and the speaker&#8217;s decision to delay suspending the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, the video confirms that the dispute escalated into physical violence, while government and opposition representatives continue to disagree over who bears responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confrontation raises renewed questions about parliamentary conduct, institutional accountability and the ability of Armenia&#8217;s political factions to resolve disputes through legislative debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YEREVAN, Armenia \u2014 October 29, 2026. 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