Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, AGBU, Aznavour Foundation and other  Armenian organizations call on the international community to take a  resolute stance against the Aliyev regime

ArmInfo.The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) has signed a joint statement urging to put an  end to the political persecution of Ruben Vardanyan. The organizations call on the international community to take a resolute stance  against the Aliyev regime in order to defend justice, human dignity and the rule of law before it is too late.

In particular, the Armenian structures demand:  Justice for all  Armenian political prisoners and prisoners of war illegally held in  Baku.  An immediate and thorough investigation into the mistreatment  of Ruben Vardanyan and the ongoing violations of his right to a fair  trial.  Transparency and accountability in judicial processes by  ensuring access for independent international observers and legal  representatives.  Urgent actions to compel Azerbaijan to uphold its  international obligations and end the politically motivated  persecution of Armenian citizens.

They also recall that Vardanyan has been in Azerbaijani captivity for  18 months and recently went on a hunger strike to underscore the  urgent need for international intervention. During a brief telephone  call with his family from a Baku prison on 19 February 2025, he cited  Azerbaojan's blatant violations of due process and international  standards.  He outlined his ill-treatment in detention, how he has  been coerced to sign falsified case materials and denied the right   to prepare a defence.

, the organizations emphasize.  The statement was signed  by: Armenian General Benevolent Union, Aurora Humanitarian  Initiative, Aznavour Foundation, Afeyan Foundation, ARBANE  Pan-Armenian Projects Foundation, H. Hovnanian Family Foundation,  Orran, Teach For Armenia, The Armenian Legal Defense Front. Tufenkian  Foundation and We Are Our Mountains.