Armenian prisoners’ statements distorted in Baku court, MP warns

The testimonies of Armenian prisoners are being distorted at the sham trials held in Baku, opposition lawmaker Tigran Abrahamyan has warned.

In a social media post on Monday, the Pativ Unem faction MP highlighted a recent incident involving former Artsakh parliament speaker David Ishkhanyan, who had asked the court for access to the transcripts from the May 24 and 26 hearings, but the judge had responded evasively.

“Why is this important? The entire judicial process involving Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan is heavily marred by falsifications – from testimonies to translations,” Abrahamyan wrote.

“Several prisoners have told their families that statements attributed to them in Azerbaijani media reports are inaccurate. In many cases, their remarks have been distorted or completely reversed.”

Abrahamyan believes Ishkhanyan’s demand to review the transcripts is an attempt to expose these falsifications and prevent future misrepresentations.

“Nonetheless, our compatriots continue their struggle under extremely unequal conditions,” the MP stated, once again calling for the release of all Armenian prisoners.