In Armenia, thousands of people flooded the streets of cities around the country Monday, after longtime leader Serzh Sargsyan resigned in the face of a popular uprising calling for an end to his rule. The celebrations capped nearly two weeks of anti-government protests that followed Sargsyan’s appointment to the newly powerful post of prime minister, after he held power as president for the maximum of two 5-year terms. Sargsyan came under added pressure to resign after members of Armenia’s military—in uniform—were seen joining recent protests. His resignation came as several opposition leaders were released after their arrests in recent days.