Washington, July 10 -- US Congressman Brad Sherman said he was deeply concerned about the arrests of "Armenian dissidents", including businessman Samvel Karapetyan and clergy members, and conveyed his concern to Armenian Ambassador to Washington Lilit Makunts.
"As Vice Chair of the Armenia Caucus, I am deeply concerned about recent arrests of Armenian dissidents, including Mr. Samvel Karapetyan and clergy of the Armenian Church. Our relationship with Armenia is built on our shared dedication to democracy. I expressed these concerns earlier today to Armenia's Ambassador Lilit Makunts," Sherman wrote on X.
Tensions between Armenian authorities and the church escalated sharply after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan posted insulting remarks...