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Ruben Vardanyan Suspended Hunger Strike
Today is March 12th, twenty-three days into my hunger strike. I am in good shape. Don’t worry, everything is fine. I understand what I am doing, why, and I am very grateful to everyone for their support and… concerns. I want to address everyone and ask all of you — no matter how you feel…
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European Parliament adopts resolution calling for unconditional release of Armenian hostages in Azerbaijan – ARMENPRESS Armenian News Agency
The European Parliament adopted the Motion for a resolution on unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan” on March 13. It was adopted with 523 votes in favor, 3 against, and 84 abstentions. With the resolution, the European Parliament: Calls for the unconditional release and safe…
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European Parliament debates resolution condemning Azeri sham trials against Armenian hostages
The European Parliament debated on March 12 the motion for a resolution on unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan. The resolution, which will be put up to vote on March 13, calls for the unconditional release and safe return of all the prisoners of war,…
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European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen calls for immediate investigation into reports of torture against Armenian hostages in Azerbaijan
European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen has called for an immediate and impartial investigation into the reports of torture against Armenian hostages held in Azerbaijan. He made the remarks in his speech at the European Parliament plenary session, during the debate of the motion for a resolution on “Unlawful detention and sham trials…
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Bishop Hovakim Manukyan and Christian leaders urge UK action on Armenian detainees
Bishop Hovakim Manukyan of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland, along with several other Christian leaders, sent a letter to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 10 urging the UK Government to take action and call for the release of the Armenian prisoners illegally detained by Azerbaijan…
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CoE rights chief briefed on processes against Armenians arbitrarily detained in Azerbaijan
As part of her working visit to Strasbourg, on March 11, Armenian Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan met with Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dr. Michael O’Flaherty, her office reported. During the meeting, the parties discussed several human rights issues, including activities implemented towards overcoming discrimination, hate speech, the environment of intolerance, and efforts to protect…
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Ruben Vardanyan Urged To End Hunger Strike
The Armenian Apostolic Church on Wednesday urged Ruben Vardanyan, a former Nagorno-Karabakh premier jailed in Azerbaijan, to end his hunger strike which he began over three weeks ago in protest against his ongoing “show” trial. The church’s Supreme Spiritual Council strongly condemned this and a separate trial of seven other former Karabakh leaders that began…
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Prominent Christian Leaders Call on Trump to Take Urgent Action on Armenian Captives in Baku
WASHINGTON— A coalition of American Christian leaders has sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging decisive action to free 24 Christian hostages—23 Armenian Christians and one Azerbaijani Christian convert—held by Azerbaijani authorities. Among them is Ruben Vardanyan, who remains in extremely critical condition as his hunger strike extends into its 21st day, leaving his…
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Armenia must ensure consular visits to Armenian captives in Azerbaijani prisons – human rights activist
Armenia is obligated to take all necessary measures to secure the possibility of consular visits to Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan, said Siranush Sahakyan, the head of the Center for International and Comparative Law and representative of Armenian prisoners’ interests at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), in an interview with the Novosti-Armenia news agency.…
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Punished for helping his fellow Armenian Christians
As Ruben Vardanyan languishes in jail, the UK prioritises energy deals with the Azerbaijani government, writes Paul Polman IN THE shadow of Mount Ararat, one of the world’s oldest Christian nations faces an existential crisis. My journey from seminary studies to corporate boardrooms has shown me how tragically we’ve allowed economic pragmatism to overrule the Christian…