Nikol Pashinyan, the Yelk Alliance MP who’s declared a ‘velvet revolution’ to oust recently elected Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan, is today calling for the blockade of all major roadways in Armenia.

Pashinyan recently posted the news on his Facebook page, suggesting the use of freight trucks, buses and farming equipment.

Earlier today, police detained a number of protesters, including “Reject Serzh” initiative member Davit Sanasaryan, when they attempted to block Amiryan Street.

Note to readers -  After the National Assembly elected Serzh Sargsyan prime minister on April 17, Yelk Alliance MP Nikol Pashinyan, who spearheaded the “Im Kayl” (My Step) movement to prevent Sargsyan’s election, declared a “Velvet Revolution” to be carried out on a rotating basis. Protesters will briefly “occupy” government buildings, urging civil servants inside to join them. The intent is to disrupt the normal flow of life in downtown Yerevan, blocking traffic on major streets, and then hold evening rallies in Republic Square. Today marks the eighth day of civil disobedience in Yerevan.