Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Armenian Archbishop Jailed for Inciting Regime Change
Imagine a religious leader in Armenia who spoke out about needing a change in government.
Because of this, he was arrested and put on trial.
The court found him guilty and sent him to prison for two years.
His church believes this trial was unfair and politically motivated.
This comes at a time when the government is dealing with peace talks with Azerbaijan and faces upcoming elections, increasing tensions.
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan was sentenced to two years in prison.
He was found guilty of calling for regime change.
The Armenian Apostolic Church condemned the trial as politically motivated.
The arrest follows a prior interview where he mentioned the need for a coup.
The government is facing pressure to resolve conflict with Azerbaijan.
- Who
- Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan
- What
- Sentenced to prison for inciting regime change.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Armenia
- Why
- For calling for regime change.
Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian Government
Trial Motivation
Armenian Apostolic Church
The trial was politically motivated.
Armenian Government
The trial was based on criminal charges.
- Person
- Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan
- Sentence
- Two years in prison
- Charge
- Calling for regime change
- Event
- Political trial
- Accusation
- Politically motivated