Armenia's representative for international legal matters, Yeghishe Kirakosyan, addressed the Armenian Parliament regarding Armenian captives held in Azerbaijan. He emphasized that the photos published in the media have been sent to the European Court, requesting that the ECHR oblige Azerbaijan to provide additional details about these individuals.

"We previously submitted an interstate complaint that includes the issue of prisoners. Additionally, we have a second, separate complaint, the written phase of which was completed last December. We have also implemented interim measures against Azerbaijan, through which we periodically receive updates on the detainees' health conditions and detention circumstances," Kirakosyan stated, adding that the most recent information was shared in early February, according to Radar.am .

According to Kirakosyan, videos and photos related to the prisoners are under analysis.

"These materials are being submitted to the European Court, demanding that it require additional information not only about Ruben Vardanyan and the former leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh but also about all detainees.

We have specific concerns regarding the rights of those held there. We are working meticulously in this direction and will continue our efforts," he said.

The Armenian Foreign Ministry issued a statement emphasizing that it continues to draw the attention of international partners to the issue of Armenian prisoners of war, hostages, and other detainees in Azerbaijan. The statement also condemned the staged trials against some detainees, which involve gross procedural violations and visible signs of torture.

Human rights defender Siranush Sahakyan stated that recently published photos of former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan reveal visible injuries on his body. Vardanyan has been on a hunger strike for a week. During his last court session, his condition deteriorated sharply, and photos taken during the hearing showed facial injuries. Despite this, the court forced him to attend the session. His international lawyer recently detailed his health condition, warning that his life is at serious risk.