On Sunday, March 1st, a large protest is expected to be held in downtown Yerevan. The protest is expected to have a sizeable turnout. Protestors have indicated that the event will take place outside the Opera House in Freedom Square, beginning at 1500.
Nearby streets, including Mashtots Avenue, Sayat-Nova Avenue, Tumanyan Street and adjacent section of Baghramyan Avenue, will likely be affected and congested.
According to media reports, protestors intend to march along the following route: Mashtots Avenue, Grigor Lusavoritch Street, Italy Street, Republic Square, Nalbandyan Street, Tumanyan Street to the Opera House. If this march takes place, traffic in these areas will also likely be very congested.
Police will have a substantial presence to monitor the event.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
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