Davit Manukyan, the former deputy commander of the Artsakh Defense Army, has spoken out during the ongoing appeals proceedings in Baku, Azerbaijan. Addressing the charges against him and other Armenian detainees, Manukyan argued that the judicial process is not merely a legal matter but a targeted attack on the historical and national dignity of Armenia and its people. The proceedings involve 15 individuals standing trial, with Manukyan’s statement highlighting the political and national dimensions of the case. His comments have drawn attention to the treatment of Armenian detainees in Azerbaijani courts, raising concerns about the fairness of the legal process. The situation remains closely watched by Armenian officials and human rights advocates.
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