Brief Overview
Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian political prisoner illegally detained in Azerbaijan since September 2023, is undergoing a political show trial replete with a wide array of egregious due process abuses. On this page, we will share the latest updates on his case.
Key Details
- Court: Baku Military Court
- Location: Bakı şəhəri, Suraxanı rayonu, Hövsan qəsəbəsi, Zığ şossesi, 8-ci km “10 L” (Baku, Surakhani District, Govsan Settlement, Zygh Street, 8th km, House “10 L”)
- Charges: 42 charges, including articles carrying sentences up to life imprisonment
Timeline
January 17, 2025
January 27, 2025
February 6, 2025
February 10, 2025
February 13, 2024
Important to Know
Ruben has been under significant pressure. Investigators falsified interrogation protocols and records, which Ruben refused to sign.
The international community and human rights organizations demand the immediate and unconditional release of the Armenian Christian political prisoners and POWs.
Call to Action
We ask for your help in spreading this information, raising awareness about Ruben Vardanyan’s case and that of other Armenian political prisoners, to achieve justice and ensure adherence to international law.
Additionally, we urge everyone who knows international journalists, diplomats, or NGO representatives to encourage them to attend the court hearing. If they are denied entry to the courtroom, we request that they report this to the Free Armenian Prisoners team by emailing contact@freearmenianprisoners.com.
Use These Hashtags: #FreeArmenianPrisoners, #FreeArmenianHostages, #FreeRubenVardanyan
SIGN OUR PETITION
Thousands of signatories are already supporting the release of Ruben Vardanyan and all other illegally-detained Baku prisoners. Get involved.
Send a Physical Letter to Ruben
Sending a physical letter to Ruben is a heartfelt way to show your support. You can do that by following these steps:
1. Click the Receive Details button below. This will open your email client with a pre-filled request for instructions. Send this email as it is.
2. The Free Armenian Prisoners team will respond with all the necessary information for sending a physical letter to Ruben.
3. Once you have the details, use your local postal service to send the letter and cover any necessary postage fees.
Your words of support will mean a lot, and this gesture helps remind Ruben that people are standing with him.
SEND AN EMAIL TO RUBEN
Voice your support by writing to Ruben and his family. Although Ruben cannot receive letters in prison, he will be able to see your letters after his release. Submit your letter via lettertoruben@freearmenianprisoners.com or by clicking the link below.
If you wish to send a letter directly to Ruben while he is unlawfully detained in Baku, please refer to the detailed instructions provided in Section 2.
WRITE TO PRESIDENT ALIYEV
Share your concerns with President Aliyev using the optional letter template and address details in the link below.
WRITE TO YOUR AMBASSADOR IN BAKU
Click below to select your country and receive an email template and contact details for you to follow.
Write to Azerbaijan’s commissioner for human rights
You can express your thoughts to the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan using the optional letter template and address details in the link below.
Write to Azerbaijan’s prosecutor general’s office
You may submit a complaint to the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Please note that by clicking the button below, you will be redirected to the website of the Prosecutor General’s Office, where you will need to provide passport details to proceed with the complaint. If you prefer not to share this information with a government agency, we recommend refraining from clicking the button below.
Once you have submitted a complaint, kindly click the button below. This helps us keep track of the number of letters sent.
Reaching Out to Azerbaijani Officials with a Physical Letter
You can send a physical letter to either the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AZ 1000, Azerbaijan, Baku, 80 Uzeyir Hajibeyli Street, Gate N.2) or the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AZ 1001, Azerbaijan, Baku, 7 Nigar Rafibeyli Street). To do so, please use your country’s postal services and pay any required fees.
Once you have sent the letter, kindly click the confirmation button below. This helps us keep track of the number of letters sent
WRITE TO YOUR AMBASSADOR IN BAKU
Please find a list of countries below that have an embassy in Azerbaijan. If your country is not on the list, then please feel free to reach out to the UN or the EU or an affiliate embassy of your choice. Alternatively, you can contact President Aliyev directly using the ‘Write to President Aliyev’ link. We appreciate your support.