Law
12/01/2026 16:08Court of Appeal rejects appeal against detention of Archbishop Arshak; he will remain in custody – BabayanThe Criminal Court of Appeal (presided over by Vache Margaryan) rejected my appeal against the detention of Archbishop Arshak and left the Archbishop in custody.
12/01/2026 15:26Criminal proceedings launched over call for violence against the CatholicosAysor.am contacted the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Armenia to clarify how the matter had developed.
09/01/2026 16:06Court extends detention of Vazgen Saghatelyan and Narek Samsonyan by three months; Samsonyan announces indefinite hunger strikeDuring the court hearing, Narek Samsonyan announced that he is declaring an indefinite hunger strike.
09/01/2026 15:11The claim that I might flee is shameful and unacceptable: Vazgen SaghatelyanThe first court hearing in the case of Vazgen Saghatelyan and Narek Samsonyan, co-authors of the Imnemnimi podcast, is ongoing.
09/01/2026 14:05Vazgen Saghatelyan and Narek Samsonyan arrested for their opposition and speech: David Fidanyan“Armenia’s prisons are full of political prisoners today,” Fidanyan emphasized.
09/01/2026 14:00Narek Samsonyan and Vazgen Saghatelyan arrested on fabricated charges: Garnik DanielyanDanielyan expressed confidence that these developments will pass and that everything will ultimately be crowned with victory.
07/01/2026 14:26Samvel Karapetyan denied permission to visit his father’s graveOn December 30, 2025, the clearly unlawful custodial detention imposed on Samvel Karapetyan since June 18 was replaced with house arrest, accompanied by additional restrictions.
30/12/2025 22:14National philanthropist and businessman Samvel Karapetyan’s preventive measure changed to house arrestHis lawyer, Armen Feroyan, informed Aysor.am of the decision, noting that the court has also set bail in the amount of 4 billion drams.
30/12/2025 18:30The decision to detain political prisoner Vazgen Saghatelyan for two months has not been overturned: Arsen Babayan“I was informed by the Court of Appeal that Roman Smbatyan’s decision to detain political prisoner Vazgen Saghatelyan for two months has not been overturned.”
30/12/2025 16:46It is impossible to suppress me – Artur Vanetsyan on the arrest of Khachik Galstyan and attempts at pressure by the authorities (Video)When asked whether Pashinyan is attempting to pressure him through these actions, the former NSS director responded: “Pashinyan may want many things, but it is impossible to suppress me.”
29/12/2025 14:33Threat against the Catholicos in Garni draws law enforcement attentionIn response to an inquiry by Aysor.am, the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Armenia stated that the remark is currently under review to determine whether it contains elements of a criminal offense.
24/12/2025 17:47To date, no investigative actions have involved Samvel Karapetyan, despite repeated demands – VardevanyanOur assessment of the absurd actions of the Court of Cassation is unequivocal: in the case of Samvel Karapetyan, it does not function as a mechanism for the protection of rights at all.
24/12/2025 15:34Samvel Karapetyan illegally detained for more than half a year: There is no case, only prolonged detention – Aram Vardevanyan“In Armenia, as we approach 2026, the news agenda and objective reality once again point to the use of coercive measures. Samvel Karapetyan has been illegally detained for more than half a year. It makes no sense – such a long-term, intensive detention – logically,” wrote lawyer Aram Vardevanyan.
22/12/2025 18:01Court postpones decision on Vazgen Saghatelyan’s appeal against detention – lawyerBabayan said the court’s decision is expected to be announced on December 30.
19/12/2025 16:01Armenia officially appeals to Russia for the extradition of Gevorg KostanyanIt should be noted that this is the second such request submitted by Armenia. The previous petition was rejected by the Russian side.