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Artsakh Minister Vardanyan Sentenced 20 Years, Human Rights Nominee

5/19/2026

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Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan was nominated for the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize by a group of nominators during his 20-year term.
Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan co-founded the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative with Noubar Afeyan and Vartan Gregorian, whose Aurora Prize has saved thousands.
State Minister Ruben Vardanyan was sentenced to 20 years for terrorism financing after detaining him in 2023 while trying to exit via Lachin Corridor.

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Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan was nominated for the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize by a group of nominators during his 20-year term.
Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan co-founded the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative with Noubar Afeyan and Vartan Gregorian, whose Aurora Prize has saved thousands.
State Minister Ruben Vardanyan was sentenced to 20 years for terrorism financing after detaining him in 2023 while trying to exit via Lachin Corridor.