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Ruben Vardanyan Sentenced to 20 Years in Azerbaijani Military Court in Sham Trial
The Baku Military Court has sentenced former Artsakh State Minister and businessman Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison, in a trial widely condemned as a sham judicial process targeting Armenians. Azerbaijani media reported the verdict, which came after a trial criticized for ignoring basic legal standards. Azerbaijani state prosecutors had demanded life imprisonment for Vardanyan. Under Azerbaijani law, life imprisonment can be avoided for individuals over 65 years old. Va
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 17
“I Am Proud to Represent the Armenian People”: Armenian POW Ruben Vardanyan Speaks Defiantly in Baku Court
On February 10, the final hearing of what is described as Ruben Vardanyan’s staged trial took place in Baku. Today his family shared an audio recorded speech from Ruben Vardanyan that detailed what he said in court and why he refused to take part in the sham legal process as it unfolded. According to the message he delivered by phone, Vardanyan instructed his lawyer not to present any defense arguments. He said he viewed the proceedings as a judicial farce and believed there
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 11
“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
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 5, 2025
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
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 4, 2025
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, 2025
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...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 7, 2025
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, 2025
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 11, 2025
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...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 3, 2025
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...
The Armenian Report Team
May 6, 2025
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...
The Armenian Report Team
May 2, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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...
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 7, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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...
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 5, 2025
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, 2025
