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Social movements and popular protests organized around them against government policies have become a part of global politics since the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Armenian President Offers to Temporarily Suspend Electricity Price Hike

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has offered to temporarily suspend the planned increase in electricity prices by proposing the government to cover the cost while an independent audit takes place.

The announced electricity price hike has resulted in more than a week of protests, mainly in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.

New Armenia Power Price Demo Marked by No Violence

A more peaceful protest took place in downtown Yerevan, Armenia on Tuesday night as thousands gathered to renew their demonstration against a 17-22% rise in electricity bills.

Different estimates suggest between 5000 and 7000 people attended.

No force or water cannons were used Tuesday night, though protesters made yet another attempt to reach the presidential building.

Armenians Defy Police at New Energy Price Protests

At least 5000 flocked to the streets of Yerevan, Armenia, to urge lower electricity prices after an earlier demonstration was dispersed by security forces.

More than 240 people were detained after the latest rally in Armenia's capital Yerevan which culminated in unrest due to activists' refusal to heed police calls and disperse.

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