Bottles Fly in Armenia Parliament Brawl!

Armenia : Tensions erupted into an all-out physical altercation inside Armenia’s National Assembly as lawmakers threw punches, water bottles, and even insults at each other during a chaotic session. The mayhem broke out while the parliament was debating the controversial arrest of an opposition member, triggering what is now being called one of the most violent scenes in Armenia’s recent legislative history.

A video clip of the brawl has gone viral on social media, showing members of parliament shoving each other, yelling across the chamber, and some even exchanging heavy blows. The fight reportedly began when a group of ruling party MPs defended the arrest of a prominent opposition figure, calling it legal and necessary for national security. This infuriated opposition lawmakers who claimed the arrest was politically motivated and an attack on democratic values.

The scene quickly spiraled out of control. Eyewitnesses say it began with loud verbal confrontations but escalated when one MP attempted to cross over to the ruling bench and was pushed back. Bottles were thrown, papers flew, and fists were swung as guards struggled to separate the lawmakers. The assembly had to be adjourned temporarily as the situation became unmanageable.

Security officials have since taken control of the building, and several MPs have been treated for minor injuries. No arrests have been made so far within the Assembly premises, but officials have confirmed that an internal inquiry will be initiated against those involved in the violence.

The opposition bloc later held a press briefing accusing the government of authoritarianism and suppressing voices of dissent through arrests and intimidation. Government spokespeople, however, insisted that the arrested MP is being investigated for legitimate charges unrelated to political affiliations.

Political analysts see the incident as a worrying sign of growing polarization in Armenia’s political environment. They warn that public trust in democratic institutions is likely to decline if such scenes of violence continue within the nation’s highest law-making body.

International observers and human rights organizations have condemned the violence and urged Armenia’s political leadership to ensure decorum in governance and protect democratic values amid rising tensions.

As Armenia prepares for more crucial parliamentary sessions in the coming weeks, all eyes will be on whether calm can be restored—or whether more chaos lies ahead.