By Christian Garbis

My wife, baby and I just returned from Mashtots park where we learned that the controversial kiosks that were partially erected and were the source of contention for about two months now will apparently be dismantled.

Earlier in the day President Serge Sargsyan went to the park with Yerevan Mayor Daron Margaryan. After surveying the scene he ordered Margaryan to have the structures torn down within five days. This is a huge victory for civil society in Armenia. Kudos to all the protesters who day after day stood up for what they believed in and for the rights of all Armenian citizens. See full article.