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Statement by Ruben Vardanyan’s Wife in Preparation for the Women’s International Humanitarian Delegation’s Visit to Baku
As part of the preparation for an international women’s humanitarian delegation to Baku to visit Armenian detainees, I have sent open letters to international and governmental bodies whose engagement may be essential to organising the visit and ensuring the safety of its participants. The purpose of this initiative remains exclusively humanitarian: to meet with the…
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Václav Havel Prize Nominee Ruben Vardanyan Suffers in an Azerbaijani Prison
Below is an English translation of an article originally published in Czech by iDNES.cz, focusing on Ruben Vardanyan, the trials of former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders in Baku, and concerns raised by international human rights organizations. Former leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh, including Ruben Vardanyan, a potential laureate of the Václav Havel Prize, received draconian sentences in Baku, with some sentenced…
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“Regarding the European Court of Human Rights, We Are Waiting Until August 31 to Receive Updated Information on the Conditions and Sentences of the Armenian Prisoners of War”
Aravot spoke with Siranush Sahakyan, human rights defender and legal representative of Armenian prisoners of war before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). – There were certain expectations regarding European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit concerning the issue of Armenian prisoners of war held in Baku. However, the statements that followed suggested…
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Azerbaijan Announces the Creation of a Unified Database for Missing Persons
A database on missing persons will be established between Azerbaijan and Armenia, based on the cooperation model previously implemented in the former Yugoslavia. According to Azerbaijani sources, this was announced by Kathryne Bomberger, Director-General of the International Commission on Missing Persons, during a conference on missing persons held in Azerbaijan. Within the same conference, Deputy…
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North American AYF regions mark the 1,000th day of Armenian hostages’ detention with a renewed call for their immediate release
Today, the Armenian Youth Federation Western United States, the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern United States, and the Armenian Youth Federation of Canada reaffirm our call for justice and the immediate release of Armenian hostages illegally held in Baku, Azerbaijan. June 29, 2026, marks the 1,000th day of…
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ANC-AU Briefing Mobilises Crossbench Support for Artsakh Hostages
CANBERRA: On Wednesday, 24 June 2026, representatives from the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) National Head Office met with members of the Federal Parliament’s crossbench to provide a briefing on key issues affecting the Armenian-Australian community. Convened by Ms Nicolette Boele MP, the Member for Bradfield, the briefing was attended by Dr Sophie Scamps…
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Humanitarian Initiative of Veronika Zonabend, Wife of Ruben Vardanyan
My husband has been unlawfully detained in Azerbaijan since September 2023. For more than three years, he has been kept away from his family and from everyone who loves him. During this time, his granddaughters were born — granddaughters he has never held in his arms. I write this as a loving wife, as a…
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The Human Rights Defender Held a Meeting with Relatives of Missing Persons
Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan held a meeting with relatives of missing persons. The meeting, held on May 29, was also attended by Siranush Sahakyan, Director of the International and Comparative Law Center and Director of the Armenian office of the Armenian Center for Justice and Human Rights, as well as representatives of international organizations.…
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“We Will Continue Following the Path We Have Chosen Together” — A Message from Davit Ishkhanyan from the Baku Prison
(Delivered during a phone conversation with his family) I welcome everyone. Yesterday, a preliminary court hearing took place at the Baku Court of Appeals regarding our appeal of the February 5 verdict issued by the Baku Military Court. We appealed that ruling, and yesterday the process officially began, with the first hearing scheduled for June…
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Issue of prisoners and detainees held in Baku remains part of dialogue with US, Mirzoyan says
The issue of Armenian prisoners of war and detainees held in Baku remains a constant part of discussions between Armenia and the United States, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in remarks to journalists. “Our American partners have consistently shown sincere interest in this issue and have made efforts, and those efforts have yielded results.…