Human rights activist: Armenian Authorities` actions against  AAC are  unjustifiable

ArmInfo.The Armenian authorities' actions against the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) are  just as unjustifiable as the unlawful trials of Armenian prisoners of war in Baku, as stated by Robert Amsterdam, a renowned American-Canadian international lawyer specializing in political  advocacy and human rights,  in an interview with the political analytical program "Status Quo."

He noted that he has never encountered a country where the  authorities have  sought so much to undermine their faith, history,  and culture. "Christianity is under threat today. It's unlikely that  in any other country we've seen anything like this-authorities  demanding the resignation of senior clergy. This demand has no legal  basis. When someone commits such legal violations, it should raise  concerns in Europe," the  lawyer emphasized.

According to Amsterdam, this issue is global in scope and affects  more than just Armenia or Christians. He added that that it must be  confronted, expressing outrage at the international community's  silence amid these ongoing processes. He  recalled the stance   expressed by the Norwegian human rights organization Forum 18.  Amsterdam expressed hope that other international human rights  organizations will break their silence and follow suit.

"Even during times of war, freedom of religion must be ensured. It's  important to understand that all of this is happening in Armenia-a  country that has been at the forefront of  defending Christianity.  The international community must pay attention to the events  surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC)," he added. Amsterdam  expressed hope that the situation will be resolved through legal  channels.  He also mentioned the upcoming parliamentary elections in  Armenia in June, as an opportunity for citizens to voice their  opinions on attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian  authorities.