Criminal Case Against Ruben Vardanyan Sent To Court

The Prosecutor General's Office and the State Security Service of Azerbaijan have announced that a criminal case against war criminal Ruben Vardanyan has been submitted to court, Azernews reports.

Vardanyan faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, including:

• Article 100 : Planning and waging a war of aggression
• Article 107 : Deportation or forcible transfer of the population
• Article 109 : Persecution
• Article 112 : Deprivation of liberty contrary to international law
• Article 113 : Torture
• Article 114 : Mercenary activity
• Article 115 : Violation of the laws and customs of war
• Article 116 : Violation of international humanitarian law during an armed conflict
• Article 214 : Terrorism
• Article 214-1 : Financing terrorism
• Article 218 : Creation of a criminal association (organization)
• Article 228 : Illegal handling of weapons, ammunition, and explosives
• Article 270-1 : Acts threatening aviation security
• Article 278 : Forcible seizure and retention of power
• Article 279 : Forcibly changing the constitutional structure of the state
• Article 318 : Illegal crossing of Azerbaijan's state border

The case alleges Vardanyan committed various acts violating international law and Azerbaijan's sovereignty. A final indictment has been prepared for trial.

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