Opposition lawmakers on Tuesday launched a campaign to voice their support for Gegham Manukyan, an MP from the opposition Armenia faction, after the latter was forcibly removed from the parliament podium for the statement, “The ones who renounce Artsakh are traitors”.

"Yes, the ones who renounce Artsakh are traitors, period! No matter how many times they try to shut our mouths, we shall not remain silent. You and all your generations will answer!” Armenia faction MP Hripsime Stambulyan wrote on Facebook.

Another deputy from the same faction, Agnessa Khamoyan, said, “Renunciation of Artsakh is a betrayal!”

“Those who renounce Artsakh are traitors, period!” Armenia faction MP Elinar Vardanyan wrote.

Journalists and other users are also sharing the post on their Facebook pages.