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Lawyer Alleges Political Motives in Armenian Businessman's Imprisonment

9/29/2025

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International lawyer Robert Amsterdam briefs US officials on Armenian entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan’s imprisonment, alleging politically motivated charges.
Amsterdam says the government undermines the Armenian Apostolic Church, a core national symbol.
Pope Leo XIV's meeting with Catholicos Karekin II signals support for Armenian Church amid Nikol Pashinyan's attacks.
Catholicos Karekin II seeks alliances with other religious leaders to address the conflict.

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International lawyer Robert Amsterdam briefs US officials on Armenian entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan’s imprisonment, alleging politically motivated charges.
Amsterdam says the government undermines the Armenian Apostolic Church, a core national symbol.
Pope Leo XIV's meeting with Catholicos Karekin II signals support for Armenian Church amid Nikol Pashinyan's attacks.
Catholicos Karekin II seeks alliances with other religious leaders to address the conflict.