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A Glimmer of Hope: Azerbaijan Frees Armenian Prisoners
Tbilisi/BakuWednesday, January 14, 2026
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Release of Four Armenian Prisoners
- Location: Khakari Bridge
- Destination: Yerevan, Armenia
- Charges: Espionage, weapons smuggling
- Sentences: Up to 20 years
Background of the Conflict
- Root Cause: Nagorno-Karabakh region
- Duration of Contention: Nearly four decades
- Recent War: 2020, lasted 44 days
- Outcome: Azerbaijan's victory
Ongoing Peace Process
- U.S.-Brokered Agreement: Reached in August, not yet signed
- Major Hurdle: Azerbaijan's demand for Armenia to change its constitution
Azerbaijan's Legal Actions
- Target: 15 ethnic Armenian ex-leaders and officials
- Charges: War crimes, terrorism, other serious offenses
- Ruben Vardanyan: Facing 42 charges, including terrorism
Armenia's Release of Syrian Citizens
- Number Released: 2
- Sentences: Life sentences
- Route: Sent back to Syria via Turkey
Conclusion
- Significance: Positive step towards peace
- Challenges: Long journey ahead with significant hurdles
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