Criminal Case Against Ruben Vardanyan Sent To Court


(MENAFN- AzerNews) Akbar Novruz Read more

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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