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Armenian government restricts the Armenian Apostolic Church's operations and initiates legal action against the EU.

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Armenian government restricts the Armenian Apostolic Church's operations and initiates legal action against the EU.

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ArmeniaNikol PashinyanArmenian Apostolic Church

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  1. Church is a major taxpayer, prompting PM Pashinyan to commission a report on the crisis.1 source
  2. Armenian Prime Minister announced measures to prevent a coup, while a court placed an Archbishop under house arrest.Sub-event
  3. Government actions are pressuring the Church's autonomy, which relies on international human rights conventions.1 source
  4. The Church rejects government attempts to reshape its operations and authority.1 source
  5. Nikol Pashinyan intends to establish an investigative commission involving the Church.Sub-event
  6. Pashinyan accuses the Church of Russian spying; Church criticizes PM over NK territory loss.1 source
  7. Church calls for Pashinyan's ouster, escalating political tensions with the government.1 source
  8. Hayk Mamijanyan condemns a court hearing involving a leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church.Sub-event
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  1. The Armenian government is seeking international assistance from the OSCE to help remove the leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, while Pashinyan oversees a major crackdown on the clergy.Sub-event
  2. Brussels seeks to sever spiritual ties with Armenia, leading to reports of leadership replacement and organized persecution against the church.Sub-event
  3. Government cracks down on church leadership and seeks international help regarding internal disputes.1 source
  4. Church leadership praises Iran relations while criticizing Armenian government's policies.1 source
  5. Pashinyan's government restricts the Armenian Apostolic Church and sues the EU.1 source

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