Thousands rally in Armenia against plan to change constitution to retain president's power

<p>At least 3,000 protesters have rallied in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, against proposed constitutional reforms they say could extend President Serzh Sarkisian's hold on power.</p><p>The demonstration, which was organized by the New Armenia opposition movement, began on the central Freedom Square on December 1.&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 20.4px;">Protesters then marched down large streets before returning to Liberty Square, shouting slogans and holding signs demanding that Sarkisian step down.&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 20.4px;">Demonstrators also waved Armenian flags and demanded that new presidential and parliamentary elections be held.</span></p>
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