Baku: The open court hearing concerning the criminal cases of Armenian citizens continued on October 17 with the announcement of documents related to their cases.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the court proceedings examined various documents, focusing on the interviews of accused individuals such as Arayik Harutyunyan, Bako Sahakyan, and David Babayan. These documents included statements and opinions they expressed during meetings and posts made on their social media accounts. The content of these materials reportedly featured calls that spread ethnic, national, and religious hostility, challenged the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and included other criminal information, such as incitements to war and terrorism.
The ongoing court proceedings address serious accusations against Armenian nationals, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, aggression, terrorism, and violations of the laws of war. Additionally, the charges encompass financing terrorism, the violent seizure and retention of power, and other severe offenses.