Nikol Pashinyan

Armenian politician, Prime Minister since 2018

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About

Nikol Pashinyan was born on June 1, 1975, in Ijevan, Armenia. Trained as a journalist, he founded the newspaper Oragir and edited Haykakan Zhamanak. Imprisoned for political activities, he was released in 2011. In 2018, he led the 'Velvet Revolution' that led to his appointment as Prime Minister. He won snap elections in 2018 and 2021, consolidating his power.

* 1975-06-01

Key milestones

2018Led the Velvet Revolution, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan.
2018Elected Prime Minister by the National Assembly on May 8.
2021Won the snap elections with his party, Civil Contract, securing 53.91% of the vote.

Themes

Non-violent revolutionJournalism and politicsDemocratic reformsNational sovereigntyCivic engagement

Sources: britannica.com · worldleaders.columbia.edu

“I am the prime minister of the Republic of Armenia, and I will not allow anyone to dictate to me.”

— Nikol PashinyanTheme · Politics

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“Our revolution was not about bread and butter, it was about dignity.”

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“We must build a state where the law is above all, and where the citizen is protected.”

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