
One activist arrested and MP facing charges in Holy Struggle ‘coup attempt’ in Armenia
Activist Vahagn Chakhalyan has been arrested, while the authorities seek to waive the immunity of MP Artur Sargsyan.
Activist Vahagn Chakhalyan has been arrested, while the authorities seek to waive the immunity of MP Artur Sargsyan.
The detained tycoon has demanded that two MPs pay him $24,000 each and publicly apologise.
The raids are reportedly part of criminal proceedings launched in 2023–2025.
Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s statement came in response to his Russian counterpart's comments regarding the recent developments around the Church.
Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, head of Shirak Diocese, has been accused of making public calls for usurping power.
On Wednesday Armenian authorities raided the homes of dozens of opposition figures and arrested 14 for allegedly plotting ‘terrorist attacks and a coup d’état’.
In 2024, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan led a major anti-government rally in Yerevan and subsequent protests.