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“Wings of Tatev” Recognized as the “World’s Leading Cable Car Ride”
... Bahrain at the official award ceremony of the World Travel Awards 2025. This year marks the 15th anniversary of “Wings of Tatev.” Since its launch, the cable car has become one of the main symbols of Armenian tourism. Built on the initiative of Ruben Vardanyan and listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest (5,752 meters) reversible cable car in the world, it has played a key role not only in the development of the Syunik region but also in Armenia as a whole, enhancing the country’s ...
12/08/2025Armenian Prime Minister Asks U.S. to Keep Issue of Armenian Prisoners in Baku in Focus
... Sahakyan, Arayik Harutyunyan, then-Speaker of Parliament Davit Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister Davit Babayan, former Defense Minister Levon Mnatsakanyan, and former state minister, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Ruben Vardanyan. Azerbaijan has officially acknowledged that it is detaining only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians; however, Armenian human rights advocates assert that there are an additional 80 Armenian detainees.-0-
11/20/2025Ruben Vardanyan refused a lawyer in his Baku court case and explained the reason for this decision
Former Artsakh State Minister, billionaire, and philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan announced that he has refused the services of lawyer Avraham Berman in an Azerbaijani court. YEREVAN, October 23. /ARKA/. Former Artsakh State Minister, billionaire, and philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan announced that he has refused the ...
10/23/2025Armenian Prime Minister on Armenian prisoners in Baku: Work is underway every day
... and civilians; however, Armenian human rights advocates assert that there are an additional 80 Armenian detainees. On January 17, the so-called trial of 15 Armenian prisoners of war commenced in Baku. This group includes former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan; former Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, and Arayik Harutyunyan; former Parliament Speaker Davit Ishkhanyan; former Foreign Minister and former Assistant to President Davit Babayan; former Defense Army Commander Levon Mnatsakanyan; and ...
10/16/2025Armenian PM says that the issue of prisoners in Azerbaijan is discussed at all negotiations
... Pashinyan said at a press conference on Wednesday. He was asked about a media publication that he refused to contact US President Donald Trump on the issue of Armenian prisoners, in particular, to mediate in the release of former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan. Pashinyan said that he was not aware of this publication and cannot specifically comment on what he himself has not read or heard. On Armenian prisoners in Baku Azerbaijan officially confirms the fact of holding only 33 Armenian prisoners ...
07/16/2025Lawyer reports new flagrant violations of Ruben Vardanyan's rights in Baku court
Lawyer, human rights activist, representative of Armenian prisoners of war in the ECHR Siranush Sahakyan provided clarifications regarding the flagrant violations of the rights of former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan by the Baku court. YEREVAN, July 11. /ARKA/. Lawyer, human rights activist, representative of Armenian prisoners of war in the ECHR Siranush Sahakyan provided clarifications regarding the flagrant violations of the rights of former Artsakh ...
07/11/2025Forbes includes Ruben Vardanyan, Eduardo Ernekian, Kim Kardashian in the list of the richest people in the world
.... In addition to his stake in Moderna, he also owns shares in more than a dozen publicly traded biotech companies in the US. Ruben Vardanyan - ranked 2,623rd, fortune $1.2 billion Known as the founder of the Russian stock market, Vardanyan co-founded ... ... business assets to a family trust. In February 2023, he resigned as state minister. Since September 2023, he has been under arrest in Azerbaijan.-0-
04/02/2025Armenia is ready to agree with Azerbaijan on the dates and place of signing the peace treaty – NA Speaker
... Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists report an additional 80 Armenian detainees. On January 17, a so-called trial began in Baku for 15 Armenian prisoners of war. Among them are former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents of the Republic Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, and Arayik Harutyunyan, former Speaker of the Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister and former Assistant to the President of NKR David Babayan, former Commander ...
03/21/2025Ruben Vardanyan stops hunger strike in Azerbaijani prison
During a phone call relayed through his family, Ruben Vardanyan, a former state minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, being tried in Azerbaijan, sent two audio messages from a Baku prison: he requested that one be published today and the other on Sunday. YEREVAN, March 13. /ARКА/. During a phone call ...
03/13/2025Armenia must ensure consular visits to Armenian captives in Azerbaijani prisons - human rights activist
... Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim there are another 80 Armenian prisoners. On January 17, the so-called trial of 15 Armenian prisoners of war began in Baku. Among them are former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents of the Republic Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, and Arayik Harutyunyan, former Speaker of the Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister and former Assistant to the President of the NKR David Babayan, former ...
03/12/2025Simonyan: “If we make visible steps, captured Armenians may never return from Azerbaijan”
... Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights advocates claim there are another 80 Armenian captives. On January 17, a so-called trial began in Baku for 15 Armenian prisoners of war. Among them are former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents of the Republic Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, and Arayik Harutyunyan, former Speaker of the Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister and former Assistant to the President of the NKR David Babayan, former ...
03/04/2025Armenian Deputy FM: Efforts to Free Armenians from Azerbaijani Captivity Unsatisfactory
... Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights advocates claim there are another 80 Armenian captives. On January 17, a so-called trial began in Baku for 15 Armenian prisoners of war. Among them are former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents of the Republic Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, and Arayik Harutyunyan, former Speaker of the Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister and former Assistant to the President of the NKR David Babayan, former ...
03/03/2025Armenia prepares new evidence for ECHR and ICC on Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan
... of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice," the Office said in a statement. It is noted that in connection with the trials of all Armenian prisoners of war and civilians held in Azerbaijan, including former Karabakh state minister Ruben Vardanyan, the Office recalls that back in 2021-2024, Armenia filed interstate claims to the ECHR and the ICC to protect the rights of all Armenians accused in Azerbaijan regarding their right to life, protection from torture and other forms of ...
03/01/2025A rally in support of Ruben Vardanyan, illegally detained in Baku, will be held outside the ICRC office in Yerevan
A rally in support of former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, who is illegally detained in Azerbaijan, will be held on Monday near the office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Yerevan. This was reported by participants in a similar rally held on Friday near the Foreign Ministry ...
02/28/2025MFA: Azerbaijan uses staged trial of Armenians as instrument of political pressure on Armenia
... hostages, and other detainees, as well as information released by the lawyers of the above-mentioned individuals, including Ruben Vardanyan, who is on hunger strike, regarding the impact on them, torture, and the apparent deterioration of their health,... ... detainees are being held illegally in Azerbaijan, in violation of the country’s obligations and international commitments. The arrest and prosecution of Armenian prisoners of war, hostages, and other detainees are gross violations of international humanitarian ...
02/28/2025Ruben Vardanyan and other captive Armenians are tortured in Azerbaijani prison - Tatoyan Center
The Tatoyan Center for Law and Justice reports torture against Ruben Vardanyan and other Armenian hostages held in an Azerbaijani prison. YEREVAN, February 27. /ARKA/. The Tatoyan Center for Law and Justice reports torture against Ruben Vardanyan and other Armenian hostages held in an Azerbaijani prison. 'Ruben ...
02/27/2025VIVA Foundation warns of threat to Ruben Vardanyan's life in Azerbaijan and calls for international intervention
Due to the sharp deterioration in the health of Ruben Vardanyan, who is being held in an Azerbaijani prison, the charity foundation "Doctors and Volunteers - Armenia VIVA" has called for immediate intervention by international humanitarian and medical organizations. YEREVAN, February 27....
02/27/2025ICRC representatives visited Armenians held in Baku in February and assessed their condition
... rights activists report that there are an additional 80 Armenian detainees. In Azerbaijan, former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents of the Republic Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, and Arayik Harutyunyan, former Speaker of ... ... Commander of the Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan, and former Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army David Manukyan are under arrest.
02/26/2025Armenian Foreign Minister presents to ICRC Head situation with fake trial of Armenians in Azerbaijan
... concern over the health condition of mentioned individuals and the possible pressure exerted on them. The defendants, who face a long list of charges, include three former Karabakh presidents, Araik Harutyunyan, Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, and Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian billionaire who briefly served as Karabakh's prime minister. All were captured by Azerbaijan during or shortly after its military offensive in September 2023, which forced the entire population of Karabakh to flee to Armenia ...
02/25/2025Armenia speaks about fake trials against 23 Armenians in Azerbaijan
... establish institutionalized peace. 'We are not only ready for this, but will not divert from this path.' The defendants, who face a long list of charges, include three former Karabakh presidents, Araik Harutyunyan, Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, and Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian billionaire who briefly served as Karabakh's prime minister. All were captured by Azerbaijan during or shortly after its military offensive in September 2023, which forced the entire population of Karabakh to flee to Armenia ...
02/24/2025Pashinyan: There is intelligence on Baku using psychotropic drugs against former Karabakh leaders
... Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim that there are about 80 more Armenian prisoners. On January 17, the so-called trial of 18 Armenian prisoners began in Baku. Among them are former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former presidents Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan and Arayik Harutyunyan, former speaker of parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, former commander of the Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan, former deputy commander ...
01/27/2025Nikol Pashinyan explains Armenia's silence on Artsakh leaders' trial in Baku
... prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim that there are another 80 Armenian prisoners. On January 17, the so-called trial of 18 Armenian prisoners of war began in Baku. Among them are former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, and Arayik Harutyunyan, former Speaker of Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister and former Assistant to the President of Artsakh David Babayan, ...
01/23/2025Armenia's task is to protect Armenian prisoners in Baku at any cost - opposition MP
... including Armenia's capabilities, which should be used to organise this process within the framework of our approaches,’ he said. On 20 January, the so-called trial of 15 Armenian prisoners of war began in Baku. They include former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan and Araik Harutyunyan, former Parliament Speaker David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, former Defence Army Commander Levon Mnatsakanyan and former Deputy Commander of ...
01/20/2025Afeyan: We must avoid blatant injustice in Vardanyan's trial
... happening in our region, those opposed to religious persecution worldwide and those who wish for a lasting and genuine peace. I, Ruben Vardanyan, have been detained at the Detention Center of the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan since ... ... protocols and records of interrogations that never took place. I officially declare: I have given no testimony since the day of my arrest, except during the first interrogation, where I only stated my name and surname. Let me reiterate: all protocols bearing ...
01/17/2025Rally in support of Armenian prisoners in Baku held in front of the UN office in Yerevan
.... About the Armenian prisoners in Baku Azerbaijan officially confirms that it is holding only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim that there are another 80 Armenian prisoners. The following are under arrest in Azerbaijan: former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, former Speaker of the Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, former Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army David Manukyan. Among those arrested are ...
01/17/2025Baku to use Artsakh leaders' "trials" for self-affirmation at Armenia's expense – former Ombudsman
.... About the Armenian prisoners in Baku Azerbaijan officially confirms that it is holding only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim that there are another 80 Armenian prisoners. The following are under arrest in Azerbaijan: former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, former Speaker of the Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, former Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army David Manukyan. Among those arrested are ...
01/17/2025Former Artsakh state minister calls Baku's offer on prisoners "bait"
... About the Armenian prisoners in Baku Azerbaijan officially confirms that it is holding only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim that there are another 80 Armenian prisoners. The following are under arrest in Azerbaijan: former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, former Speaker of the Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, former Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army David Manukyan. Among those arrested are ...
12/26/2024‘’Wings of Tatev’’ cable car in Armenia wins prestigious World Travel Awards for the third time
... achievement of the Armenian aerial route is also recognized there – the shortest construction period for such a large-scale engineering project (10 months). The project, implemented within the framework of the "Tatev Revival" program launched by Ruben Vardanyan and Veronika Zonabend, is non-profit, with all profits directed towards the restoration of the Tatev Monastery and the development of the local community. The project is managed by Impulse Business Management. The World Travel Awards ...
11/25/2024Armenia has not yet decided on participation in COP29 in Azerbaijan – Kostanyan
... civilians, but human rights activists in Armenia claim there are an additional 80 Armenian prisoners. Former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents of the Republic Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, Arayik Harutyunyan, former Speaker of Parliament ... ... of the Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan, and former Deputy Commander of the Defense Army of Artsakh David Manukyan are under arrest in Azerbaijan." -0-
11/11/2024Azerbaijan's release of Armenian captives would greatly help reconciliation – Armenian Ambassador to Russia
... towards a peace treaty and planned to announce ‘to the whole world that the two states, two nations would live in peace and cooperation,’ they should begin with steps that ‘can be commended. He declined to comment on a separate question about Ruben Vardanyan (a Russia-based Armenian businessman, who served for a short time as Prime Minister of Karabakh, currently in a Baku prison), noting that for Yerevan, there is no distinction between citizens of Armenia. Azerbaijan officially confirms ...
11/06/2024Armenian, Azerbaijani sides to meet on issue of prisoners and missing persons, but deadline not yet set - NSS chief
... officially confirms that it holds only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim that there are another 80 Armenian prisoners there. Among the prisoners are former State Minister of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Ruben Vardanyan, former presidents Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan and Arayik Harutyunyan, former speaker of parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, former commander of the Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan and former deputy ...
10/29/2024Noubar Afeyan talks about efforts to free Ruben Vardanyan and other Armenian prisoners in Baku
... About Armenian prisoners in Baku Azerbaijan officially confirms the fact of holding only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim that there are another 80 Armenian prisoners. Former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, former Speaker of the Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, former Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army David Manukyan are under arrest in Azerbaijan. Among those arrested are former President Arayik Harutyunyan and former Commander of the Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan.
10/02/2024Azerbaijan did not provide security guarantees to the people of Artsakh – Samvel Shahramyanan
... is implementing a number of programs. Azerbaijan officially confirms that it is holding only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim that there are another 80 Armenian prisoners. The following are under arrest in Azerbaijan: former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, former Speaker of the Parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, former Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army David Manukyan. Among those arrested are ...
09/27/2024Wings of Tatev cable car in Armenia nominated for the third time for World Travel Awards 2024
... achievement of the Armenian aerial railway is also registered there - the shortest construction period (10 months) for such a large-scale engineering structure. The project, which is being implemented as part of the Tatev Revival Programme launched by Ruben Vardanyan and Veronika Zonabend, is a non-profit project, with all profits going towards the restoration of the Tatev Monastery and the development of the local community. The project is managed by Impulse Business Management. The World Travel Awards ...
09/25/2024Former ICC prosecutor: release of Armenian hostages from Azerbaijan will contribute to recognition of ethnic cleansing in Artsakh
... said. Ocampo previously led a public opinion campaign on the illegally held 23 Armenian prisoners from Nagorno-Karabakh, including former Artsakh presidents Arkady Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan and Araik Harutyunyan, as well as former Artsakh Prime Minister Ruben Vardanyan. 'Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev knows that if he attacks Armenia, he will be indicted,' said Luis Moreno Ocampo, commenting on Armenia's accession to the ICC. 'Azerbaijan must respect international law. Now the international law is ...
09/13/2024Negotiations on release of Armenian prisoners from Azerbaijani captivity underway in all formats, says Armenian parliament speaker
... rights activists claim that there are about 80 more Armenians in Azerbaijani captivity. Former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, ex-presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, ex-speaker of parliament David Ishkhanyan, ex-foreign minister ... ... commander of the Karabakh Defence Army David Manukyan have been held in an Azerbaijani prison since September 2023. Among those arrested are former President Arayik Harutyunyan and former Defence Army commander Levon Mnatsakanyan. -0-
09/09/2024Pashinyan expresses concern over issue of Armenian detainees held by Azerbaijan
... Armenian prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians. However, Armenian human rights activists assert that there are at least 80 more Armenian detainees. Among those detained in Azerbaijan are prominent figures, including former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkadi Ghukasyan, former Parliament Speaker Davit Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister and ex-Presidential Aide Davit Babayan, and former Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army Davit Manukyan. Also under arrest are former President Arayik Harutyunyan and former Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan. On December 13 2023, a total of 32 Armenian prisoners returned from Azerbaijan to Armenia. Among them, 31 were servicemen of the Armenian ...
09/02/2024Canadian Foreign Minister: Ottawa to maintain pressure on Baku for release of Armenian prisoners
... there are still 80 Armenian prisoners unaccounted for. Among those detained in Azerbaijan are former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former Presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkadi Ghukasyan, former Parliament Speaker David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign ... ... Manukyan. Additionally, former President Arayik Harutyunyan and former Defense Army Commander Levon Mnatsakanyan are also under arrest.
08/05/2024US State Department continues efforts regarding Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan
... claim there are an additional 80 Armenian detainees. Among those detained in Azerbaijan are former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan, ex-presidents of the Republic Bako Sahakyan and Arkadi Ghukasyan, former Parliament Speaker David Ishkhanyan,... ... ex-presidential aide of the NKR David Babayan, and former Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army David Manukyan. Also under arrest are ex-president Arayik Harutyunyan and former Defense Army Commander Levon Mnatsakanyan.
08/02/2024Russian Foreign Ministry: Whether Armenia, Azerbaijan discuss Ruben Vardanyan at negotiations is unknown
... the republic out of existence starting 1 January 2024. Roughly a week after the invasion, all but a few ethnic Armenians left Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian government reported registering a total of 115,000 refugees. During the exodus of Armenians, Ruben Vardanyan was arrested by the Azerbaijani authorities and has since then been under arrest.
06/19/2024Ameriabank sale not related to Ruben Vardanyan's arrest - Chairman of Central Bank of Armenia
... I can say that one thing is not connected to the other - these are different processes. The sale process was started and continued much earlier,’ Galstyan said when asked whether he sees a Turkish or Azerbaijani trace in the deal in the context of Ruben Vardanyan's arrest. Galstyan declined to comment on the price of the deal, pointing out that it was an agreement between private individuals, but noted that the international partners were clearly favourable to the deal. About the deal On 29 March this year, the ...
06/11/2024Ruben Vardanyan delivers message to Aurora prize candidates from Baku prison
During the 2024 Aurora Prize award ceremony, Veronika Zonabend, the wife of Aurora Humanitarian Initiative co-founder Ruben Vardanyan, read Ruben Vardanyan's message from Baku prison. Veronika Zonabend's speech is presented below: YEREVAN, May 10. /ARKA/. During the 2024 Aurora Prize award ceremony, Veronika Zonabend, the wife of Aurora Humanitarian Initiative co-founder ...
05/10/2024Ruben Vardanyan went on hunger strike in Baku prison two weeks ago. His family cannot contact him
... exodus of the 120,000 inhabitants of the region. During the plight of the refugess, Vardanyan and 7 other former officials were arrested and now face spurious politically motivated charges. They are all political prisoners. “I am deeply concerned about ... ... demonstrating how Armenians continue to be targets of ethnic cleansing and are still targeted for persecution around the world. Ruben Vardanyan is a loving husband and a father of four. He is also an influential Armenian business leader, social entrepreneur,...
04/19/2024Former Nagorno-Karabakh state minister, businessman and philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
... peoples. The Iranian mosque in the Nagorno-Karabakh fortress town of Shushi, renovated on the initiative and with the funding of Ruben Vardanyan, is mentioned as a vivid example. In September 2022, Vardanyan renounced his Russian citizenship and left for ... ..., but remained in Artsakh capital Stepanakert throughout the entire period of Azerbaijan's blockade. Vardanyan was illegally arrested in September 2023 on charges of allegedly illegally crossing the Azerbaijani border, financing illegal armed formations ...
04/08/2024Wings of Tatev cable car in Armenia wins World Travel Award
... Armenian cable tramway competed with cable cars from Bolivia, Brazil, Vietnam, Canada, New Zealand, the SA and the South African Republic. The award ceremony took place on 1 December 2023, in Dubai. The award was handed to David Vardanyan, the son of Ruben Vardanyan, the founder of the Wings of Tatev project, the IdeA Foundation's press service reported. The Wings of Tatev was named the best cable car in the world for the second time: the first award went to Armenia in 2021. "This award should ...
12/04/2023ICRC representatives visit ex-presidents of Nagorno-Karabakh and other former officials arrested in Azerbaijan
... October 20 visited former Nagorno-Karabakh presidents Arkady Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Arayik Harutyunyan, former State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, as well as former Defense Army Commander and Deputy Commander Levon Mnatsakanyan ... ... and whom we have been visiting continuously over the past years," she said. Nagorno-Karabakh officials were detained and arrested when trying to leave Nagorno-Karabakh for Armenia in late September. -0-
10/25/2023CoE Secretary General says special representative sent to Armenia to assess needs of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh
... said. When asked by Armenian PACE delegation member Armen Gevorgyan how the Council of Europe treats Baku's arrest of former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, Pejcinovic-Buric said that this issue will also be on the agenda of the mission to Azerbaijan. The arrested Karabakh top officials are former state minister Ruben Vardanyan, ex-presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, ex-speaker of the parliament David Ishkhanyan, ex-foreign minister David Babayan, former deputy commander of the Defense Army David Manukyan, former president Arayk Harutyunyan and commander ...
10/11/2023Lawyer: Nagorno-Karabakh was never qualified as terrorist state in international registers
.... Earlier this month Armenia demanded that the European Court of Human Right (ECHR) set free former leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh, who were detained and later arrested by Azerbaijani authorities when trying to leave the region and move to Armenia. The arrested Karabakh top officials are former state minister Ruben Vardanyan, ex-presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, ex-speaker of the parliament David Ishkhanyan, ex-foreign minister David Babayan, former deputy commander of the Defense Army David Manukyan, former president Arayk Harutyunyan and commander ...
10/09/2023Armenia demands ECHR oblige Azerbaijan to set free Nagorno-Karabakh leaders
... relatives of the latter," Armenia's representative on international legal issues said in a statement. Former state minister Ruben Vardanyan, ex-presidents Bako Sahakyan and Arkady Ghukasyan, ex-speaker of the parliament David Ishkhanyan, ex-foreign minister ... ... the Defense Army David Manukyan, former president Arayk Harutyunyan and commander of the Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan. were arrested in Azerbaijan -0-
10/06/2023Armenia will take all possible steps to protect Nagorno-Karabakh leaders illegally arrested by Azerbaijan - Foreign Ministry
... instances, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement today. On October 3, Azerbaijan arrested former Nagorno-Karabakh presidents Arkady Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Arayik Harutyunyan and incumbent parliament speaker David Ishkhanyan. Earlier, it arrested ex-state minister Ruben Vardanyan, ex-foreign minister David Babayan, as well as former defense minister Levon Mnatsakanyan and former deputy defense minister David Manukyan. "We strongly condemn Azerbaijan's detentions of Nagorno-Karabakh leaders Arkady Ghukasyan,...
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