July 26, 2026
Political prisoner, RPA vice-chairman Armen Ashotyan wrote from Vardashe Prison:
“Dear compatriots,
Familiar and unfamiliar people
Celebrating my birthday in prison for the fourth year in a row, I am warmed and inspired by your many congratulations, kind words and attention, breaking through the prison walls through my lawyers and relatives.
One day I will personally read your lines and try to respond to all of you individually. They say that usually friends come and go, and enemies accumulate. Due to fate, I am happy to state that my life is full of friends, people who give me strength, energy and warmth.
Thank you for being by my side, my family and our country. May the Lord’s mercy be with you all.
Freedom to all political prisoners.
Yours, Armen
Vardashen Prison
26.07.2026»։
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