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Armenian Court Extends House Arrest for Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan Amid Political…

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The Yerevan Criminal Court decided to extend the house arrest of Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan for another two months. This decision was made during a session on September 24, 2026, and allowed him to attend the baptism at the church of Jrvizha. The judicial action follows a period where the court had been involved in a case concerning alleged plans to remove the sitting Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, from power.

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The judicial action occurs while Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced measures aimed at preventing a coup. The actions reflect increased political pressure on the leadership of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the operational environment of the state.

The Armenian government is currently navigating a political crisis involving the leadership of the country and the judicial process.

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  • ArmeniaSovereign state facing political instability and judicial action.
  • Nikol PashinyanPrime Minister of Armenia, addressing the prevention of a coup.
  • Bagrat GalstanyanArmenian bishop whose house arrest was extended by the court.
  • Armenian Apostolic ChurchNational church facing regulatory action and political pressure from the state.

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