YEREVAN,
Armenia, April 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following
the Vardanyan family's urgent appeal to the international community
regarding his hunger strike, Ruben
Vardanyan was allowed to call his family for the first time,
after more than two weeks of incommunicado detention.
During the call, Ruben mentioned that over this time he has been
in full isolation, without access to even any reading materials. As
far as we know, he only has his blood pressure measured and nothing
else, which makes us even more concerned about his deteriorating
health condition. At the end he said, "I am now more convinced than
ever before that values and principles are more important than even
life itself."
We demand that Azerbaijan allow
the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit him
immediately to secure independent evidence of his well-being and
ensure he is provided all proper medical attention during his
hunger strike.
In addition, we reiterate Ruben's demand for the immediate and
unconditional release of the Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan.
For additional information go to
www.freearmenianprisoners.com
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SOURCE Free Armenian Prisoners