Armenian Residents Protest Demarcation Process as Police Increase Surveillance

Yesterday, there was a heightened sense of anticipation in the village as a large number of police officers were present. Entrances to the area were left open but subjected to checks for incoming vehicles. In addition to police surveillance, a group of Kirants residents were stationed at the entrance to Kheirimli, determined to prevent surveyors from entering areas they consider their own.

Meanwhile, a march led by the leader of the Tavush Diocese, His Holiness Bagrat, departed from Sevan and was en route to Yerevan. The march aimed to protest the demarcation process and express concerns that Armenian territories, including Kirants, could be transferred to Azerbaijan. Citizens demanded security guarantees amidst these changes.

Despite these tensions, the situation in the area remained relatively calm with police forces present and road patrols monitoring the area. However, some view demarcation as a means of reducing security risks while others warn of potential conflicts until the borders are clearly defined. The debate surrounding the process continues as tensions rise among those affected by the border changes.