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Armenian archbishop sentenced to 2 years in prison over alleged coup plot
Ajapahyan was sentenced amid political tensions over territorial concessions and opposition to Prime Minister Pashinyan, with the church calling the trial politically motivated.
- Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan was sentenced to two years in prison for calling for the overthrow of the government, following a conviction on September 24.
- The authorities attempted to detain Ajapahyan, resulting in a confrontation with crowds at the Armenian Apostolic Church headquarters.
- Ajapahyan's lawyer, Ara Zohrabyan, described the verdict as politically motivated and vowed to appeal.
- The Armenian Apostolic Church condemned the ruling, claiming it was part of an anti-church campaign by the authorities.
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A court in Armenia has sentenced prominent Archbishop Mikael Adzhapakhyan to two years in prison for calling for a change in government, in a case his church has called politically motivated.
Armenian Bishop Michael Ayapakhian
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Armenian archbishop sentenced to 2 years in prison over alleged coup plot
A court in Armenia has sentenced a prominent cleric to two years in prison. Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan was handed a prison term on Friday after being found guilty last week of calling for the government's overthrow.
·United States
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right5Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
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L 44%
C 25%
R 31%
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