Baku: The open court hearing concerning the criminal cases against several citizens of the Republic of Armenia, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, has progressed further. These individuals face charges related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, and a range of other serious allegations stemming from Armenia’s military actions against Azerbaijan.
According to Trend News Agency, the trial is being conducted at the Baku Military Court under the leadership of Judge Zeynal Agayev, with judges Jamal Ramazanov and Anar Rzayev, and reserve judge Gunel Samadova. The court has ensured the accused have access to translators in their preferred languages and legal representation.
The session saw the participation of the accused, their defense lawyers, victims, their legal heirs and representatives, and prosecutors upholding the state’s charges. The proceedings included the examination of various documents, with the court noting that each case will be studied individually.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for September 15.