Latest fight breaks out in Armenia's parliament amid growing ‘Ministry of Sex’ row

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31 Oct 2026 • 12:16 AM MYT
The Independent
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Latest fight breaks out in Armenia's parliament amid growing ‘Ministry of Sex’ row

  • A fistfight broke out in the Armenian parliament for the third time in a month following a row over a proposed ‘Ministry of Sex’.
  • The controversial ministry was suggested by the opposition Strong Armenia party.
  • Opposition figures claimed that a lack of sexual satisfaction was driving middle-aged women towards political activism.
  • The physical altercation erupted after the ruling Civil Contract party demanded an apology to women from Strong Armenia leader Narek Karapetyan.

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