Armenian authorities have initiated legal proceedings against the head of the Apostolic Church and six other senior religious officials on espionage allegations. The defendants face potential prison sentences of up to two years if convicted of the charges.
The trial emerges amid escalating tensions between the religious leadership and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government. The case has intensified an existing standoff between these two institutional powers within the country.
Political observers and critics have questioned the legitimacy of the prosecution, suggesting the charges represent a politically motivated action rather than a genuine security concern. The case is viewed by opponents as part of a broader campaign targeting those who oppose the current administration’s policies and decisions.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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