A session of Armenia’s parliament descended into chaos after a heated debate over an appointment to the country’s Audit Chamber sparked a confrontation between ruling-party and opposition lawmakers. Tensions flared as members of parliament argued over the appointment to the body responsible for overseeing public spending. The parliamentary speaker initially allowed proceedings to continue, but eventually suspended the session and summoned security personnel to break up the confrontation. Video footage showed lawmakers exchanging blows, with Deputy Speaker Vahagn Aleksanyan throwing a chair toward opposition members. The confrontation reportedly continued outside the chamber, involving lawmakers from the ruling Civil Contract party and the opposition Strong Armenia bloc. An ambulance arrived at the parliament building, and opposition lawmaker Andranik Gevorgyan was reported to have a bleeding nose. The incident highlighted tensions within Armenia’s parliament, where political disagreements spilled over into a physical confrontation.
