07.08.2026
In the “case” of Catholicos Garegin II and 6 bishops, judge Hakob Manukyan recused himself and refused to examine the case. Lawyer Ara Zohrabyan informed journalists about this.
It should be noted that earlier it became known that the trial will be held behind closed doors. The first session ended about 20 minutes after it started.
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