Amid conflicting reports that Gagik Beglarian, the former mayor of the Armenian capital Yerevan, may face criminal charges for allegedly assaulting a presidential administration employee, the city is preparing for a snap mayoral election.
The recent resignation of Yerevan Mayor Gagik Beglarian, followed by the dismissal of Justice Minister Gevorg Danielian, both apparently in connection with the beatings of lower-ranking government officials, is fueling hope among civil society activists that the Armenian government is no longer letting top officials act with impunity.
