“Israeli Official Assures Safety of Protesters Amid Controversial Detentions; Release Imminent to Prevent Tragic Outcomes”
Israeli official confirms tens of thousands of detained protesters are safe and will be released soon. Defense Minister Yoav Galant aims for the release of 120 detainees. #IsraelProtests #ReleaseDetainees #YoavGalant #IsraelDefenseMinister
Protests in Yerevan: Filmmaker Detained, Opposition Figure Arrested, and Excessive Force Used, says News.am
Witnessed detention of Baghdasaryan during Yerevan protests. No violence used, temporary detention. Opposition figure Artsot Minasyan also detained. 28 people detained after actions in Baghramyan. Excessive force used, injuries sustained. 101 sought medical assistance.
Political Activist Mamikon Aslanyan Sentenced to Detention: Lawyer Raises Concerns Over Validity of Witnesses
Political activist Mamikon Aslanyan sentenced to detention, despite questionable basis. Lawyer argues lack of relevance as all 30 witnesses were already heard. Suspicions of a political agenda surrounding Aslanyan’s arrest. Investigation led by RA Special Investigation Service.
“Former Minister of Defense David Tonoyan’s Lawyer Declares Declaration, Calls for Urgent Action on Human Rights Abuses”
David Tonoyan’s lawyer, Albert Benglyan, announces the former Minister of Defense’s declaration while in detention. Human rights organizations are being contacted to address issues of judicial neglect and abuse of human rights in Armenia.
Yerevan Criminal Court Changes Measure of Restraint for Colonel Sergey Asaturov in Armenian-Azerbaijani War Case
Yerevan Criminal Court changes Colonel Sergey Asaturov’s measure of restraint from detention to a written pledge. Levon Kocharyan’s case is still pending despite evidence of his involvement in criminal activities.
“Former Head of State Revenue Committee Faces Potential Confiscation of Millions in Property: Appellate Court to Review Applications”
Appellate court to review applications on property confiscation from former head of RA State Revenue Committee. Applications include immovable properties, means of transportation, and monetary balances as a result of confiscation. Court to also consider applications from other organizations and individuals.
Former Azerbaijani journalist, imprisoned for spreading fake news, released by Court of Appeals
Former Azerbaijani journalist Shain Rzayev released after imprisonment on fake news charges, according to Azerbaijani media. Baku Court of Appeals made the decision. Rzayev was also referenced in President Ilham Aliyev’s comments about the “Zangezur Corridor.” A recent statement by the US State Department highlighted increased arrests of journalists and opposition figures in Azerbaijan’s parliamentary elections.
Iranian Nobel Laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh and Human Rights Defender Narges Mohammadi Face Extended Detention as Crackdown Intensifies, Washington Post Reports
Nobel laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh and activist Narges Mohammadi face extended detention in Iran. Sotoudeh is accused of spreading propaganda, while Mohammadi supports protesters. Mohammadi’s fifth arrest results in a 12-year prison sentence, 154 lashes, and various restrictions. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 while imprisoned.
“Armen Ashotyan Denied Release: Court Extends Detention for Three More Months”
Armen Ashotyan will remain in custody for three more months, according to a judge’s decision. Ashotyan’s defense team appealed for a change in the preventive measure. He was arrested on June 16, 2023, amid an investigation into corruption.
“Azerbaijani Court Sentences Journalist Shamoy Eminov to Three Months in Detention, Becoming Fourth Imprisoned Employee of Kanal 13 Media”
Azerbaijani journalist Shamoy Eminov has been sentenced to three months in detention for collaborating with independent media Kanal 13. He is the fourth employee of the media outlet to be imprisoned. International organizations like RSF and Amnesty International have called for his release, referring to the detentions as targeted attacks on journalists.