The new president of Armenia has intervened personally with opposition supporters protesting at his predecessor’s attempts to retain power.
Armen Sargsyan walked up to the leader of the protests in the capital Yerevan to shake hands and chat briefly, apparently to propose formal talks.
Unrest has gripped the republic in the Caucasus Mountains for nine days.
Serzh Sargsyan (no relation) stepped
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