A torchlight procession—on the eve of the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide—is taking place also in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) at the moment, in the capital Stepanakert.
The torchlight procession in Artsakh started from the yard of St. Hakob Church in Stepanakert, the torchlight procession is being led by the clergy who are carrying a large cross and the national flag of Artsakh.
Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan, as well as former presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkadi Ghukasyan are also taking part in this torchlight procession.
As reported earlier, a similar torchlight procession is being held in Armenia’s capital Yerevan as well. Thousands of people, including second and third Presidents Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan, are participating in this torchlight procession.