What is next for Armenia?

Nearly two weeks of political drama in Armenia have ended with the downfall of the prime minister who was president. Serge Sargisyan abruptly resigned just a few days after being appointed by parliament.

He became prime minister after ending 10 years in power as president.

Protesters accused him of a political power grab - and marched on the streets of the capital Yerevan for days.

Opposition leader, Nikol Pashinyan, who was detained and later released, said power is with the people.

In his resignation letter, Sargisyan said: "Nikol Pashinyan was right. I was wrong...I leave the post of the country's prime minister. The movement of the street is against my office. I fulfill your claim."

So how does Armenia move forward politically?

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