Former Nagorno-Karabakh official Ruben Vardanyan faces trial in Azerbaijan on 42 charges, including terrorism.

Ruben Vardanyan, a former top official in Nagorno-Karabakh, faces trial in Azerbaijan on 42 charges, including terrorism. He claims political motivation and inadequate preparation time for his defense, spending over 470 days in detention, including solitary confinement. Azerbaijani prosecutors say his rights were ensured. Vardanyan insists he is innocent and demands a public trial with international oversight.