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“Artsakh Was, Is, and Will Be”: Ruben Vardanyan’s Message from Azerbaijani Captivity
Ruben Vardanyan, the Armenian philanthropist and co-founder of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, has once again spoken from captivity in Azerbaijan, sending a powerful message through a phone call with his eldest son, David Vardanyan. Despite being unlawfully held in Baku for over a year, Vardanyan’s words remain firm and filled with hope for Armenia and Artsakh. During the brief conversation, he asked his son to deliver three simple but meaningful messages: “Artsakh was, i
Ruben Vardanyan, Illegally Detained in Azerbaijan, Concludes His Active Role in Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
Ruben Vardanyan, co-founder of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, has announced the end of his active participation in the organization. Vardanyan, a well-known philanthropist and humanitarian, is currently being held illegally in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. He shared his message through his wife, Veronika Zonabend, on the occasion of the initiative’s 10th anniversary. In his message to the Leadership and Friends of Aurora, Vardanyan expressed his gratitude to those who
Ruben Vardanyan Rejects Lawyer, Says Fair Trial in Azerbaijan Is Impossible
Armenian philanthropist and former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan has refused legal defense in the ongoing court proceedings against him in Azerbaijan, citing violations of international and domestic legal standards. According to a statement released through his family on October 22, 2025, Vardanyan explained that his decision was driven by the “lack of conditions for his lawyer to carry out professional duties” and by “violations of legal norms.” He said the circumst
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 22
Ocampo Exposes UN Judge’s Ties to Azerbaijan: Conflict of Interest Undermines UN Decision on Ruben Vardanyan’s Case
A new investigation by the first Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno Ocampo, has revealed a serious conflict of...
Baku Court Rejects Ruben Vardanyan’s Motion to Question Pashinyan
The recent hearings in Baku against philanthropist and former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan reveal once again how Azerbaijan...
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 17
Ruben Vardanyan’s Rights ‘Grossly Violated’ in Baku Court, Legal Report Finds
The legal case against Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian philanthropist and political figure unlawfully detained by Azerbaijani authorities...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 10
Azerbaijan Rejects Ruben Vardanyan’s Appeal Without Review in Politically-Motivated Imprisonment
The so-called “court” in Baku has once again denied justice to Ruben Vardanyan, the former State Minister of Artsakh and a respected...
International Experts Blocked from Armenian POW Trials in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has blocked international diplomats, human rights defenders, and independent researchers from observing the trials of Armenian...
Ruben Vardanyan’s Son Calls on Trump to Defend Armenian Christians in Fox News Op-Ed
For more than 550 days, Armenian philanthropist and businessman Ruben Vardanyan has been held in an Azerbaijani prison—without fair...
Dr. Tom Catena Sends Urgent Message from Sudan, Calling for Release of Ruben Vardanyan and Armenian Captives
Dr. Tom Catena, a renowned humanitarian and winner of the 2017 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, has issued a grave appeal to the...
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 17
Ruben Vardanyan Ends Hunger Strike, Says He Will Speak Only If the World Watches
During a phone call relayed through his family, Ruben Vardanyan sent two audio messages from a Baku prison. He requested that one be...
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 13
Protesters in Berlin Urge European Leaders to Act Against Azerbaijan’s Detention of Armenian Prisoners
Photo Credit: voleemor Human rights organizations, activists, and concerned citizens gathered at the Brandenburg Gate today, urging...
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
Is Azerbaijan Fabricating Armenian Witnesses to Convict Ruben Vardanyan?
An Azerbaijani military court resumed the sham trial of former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan on March 11. Vardanyan, who has...
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
Ruben Vardanyan's Emotional Message to the World From Azerbaijani Captivity, With Courage and Sorrow
In the darkness of a Baku prison, where time stands still and walls confine more than just the body, Ruben Vardanyan’s voice is heard as...
Armenian-Christian Political Prisoner Faces Serious Health Threats in Azerbaijan
International human rights attorney for former Nagorno-Karabakh State Counselor Ruben Vardanyan is sounding the alarm as Vardanyan faces...
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 26
Ruben Vardanyan Refuses to Participate in "Political Farce" Trial, Starts Hunger Strike
The family of Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian political prisoner, has conveyed his message to the international community after a brief...
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 19
Ruben Vardanyan’s Legacy: Preserving Historical, Cultural, and Spiritual Heritage
Ruben Vardanyan has long been dedicated to the preservation of historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage. His efforts have extended...
Ruben Vardanyan's American Lawyer, Jared Genser, Says Trump Administration to Take Hardline Stance Against Aliyev Over Armenian POWs
In an exclusive interview, Jared Genser, international human rights lawyer to Ruben Vardanyan, sheds light on the ongoing detention of...
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Ruben Vardanyan: If You Are Reading This, I Have Exhausted All Other Means
After 15 months of unlawful detainment in Azerbaijan, Ruben Vardanyan, former State Minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, faces trial under...
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 16
The Armenian Report's Top Exclusive Stories of 2024, Powered by Our Readers
As we close out 2024, we want to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to our monthly and annual subscribers. Thanks to your...
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 28, 2024
