Location: Yerevan Zoo Event: Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that a large number of animals at the Yerevan Zoo have died due to tuberculosis. Zoo employees tested were found not to be infected. While the ministry reports that visitors to the zoo are generally not at risk of contracting the virus, it can pose a ... Read More»

Locations: Downtown Yerevan Gyumri, Vanadzor Spitak, Armavir Throughout Armenia Event:  Groups continue to protest Armenian election results.  Police/security forces have detained individuals in the area of the protests.  Protesters have blocked roads, including intrastate highways throughout Armenia, without notice.  Widespread protests and massive road closures that have impacted the metro, railroad, and airport may continue. ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia (May 1, 2018) Location: Gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia and other parts of Armenia. Event: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Spitak, Armavir and other locations in Armenia with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government.  Recent protests have ... Read More»

Location: Gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia and other parts of Armenia. Event: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Spitak, Armavir and other locations in Armenia with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government.  Recent protests have encountered a large police/security force presence and these forces have ... Read More»

Location: Gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia and spreading to other parts of Armenia. Event: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia (and in other locations throughout Armenia) with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government. Recent protests have encountered a strong police/security force presence and these forces ... Read More»

Location: Announced gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia. Event: Demonstrations are continuing throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government. Recent protests have encountered a strong police/security force presence and detentions. Additional demonstrations in Gyumri, Vanadzor, Spitak, and Armavir are occurring.  Roads and the surrounding areas are congested. ... Read More»

Event: Protests in Downtown Yerevan The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan is aware of ongoing protests in downtown Yerevan (and other regions in Armenia) today and announced plans for more protests on April 17 causing roads and the surrounding areas to be congested. Due to the unpredictable nature of the protests, there could be a potential for ... Read More»