Political Persecution
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Ruben Vardanyan Declines to Appeal 20-Year Baku Sentence
Ruben Vardanyan will not appeal his 20-year sentence issued in Baku, calling the case politically motivated and citing serious due process violations.
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Sweden-Armenia Friendship Group in Swedish Riksdag Strongly Condemns Azerbaijan’s Detention of Armenian Political Prisoners, Demands Immediate Release
The Sweden-Armenia Friendship Group in the Swedish Parliament has strongly condemned Azerbaijan’s detention of Armenian political prisoners and calls for immediate international action for their release. Read more about the details of the statement and potential implications for international response.
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Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor Demands End to Illegal Russian Security Operations in Armenia
Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor (HCAV) demands Armenia stop illegal operations by Russian security forces on its territory, citing surveillance of asylum seekers.
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Georgia’s Wave: From Tbilisi Demonstrations to Global Condemnation (16-17 January)
The demonstrations in Tbilisi on January 16-17, 2025, highlighted a pivotal moment in Georgia’s political crisis, drawing significant international attention and condemnation. These events underscored deep divisions within the Georgian government and its relations with citizens and global partners. The…