Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

Armenian PM Sargsyan under fire for seizing buildings owned by the Armenian Church

On Sunday, Armenia's Prime Minister Vladimir Sargsyan, who took office in April, ordered the seizure of churches and other properties owned by the Armenian Church. Responding to widespread criticism, Sargsyan has now offered to expose himself to "public control" to resolve the sensitive matter.

What's next for Armenia's religious minority?

The crisis has brought attention to a broader issue of church-state relations. Religious minorities in Armenia, a predominantly Orthodox Christian country, are concerned about the government's interference in church affairs. The Armenian Church is considered one of the most influential institutions in the country, so any conflict between the church and state is likely to have far-reaching implications.

The future of religious freedom in Armenia hangs in the balance, with implications for the country's political stability and relations with the Eurasian Coalition.