In defense of Shant Harutyunyan
The Union of Exiled Armenian Writers and Intellectuals strictly condemns the ongoing physical and psychological damage against writer and publicist Shant Harutyunyan.
"The men who have declared themselves the authorities don't need to keep Shant Harutyunyan in jail if there is no purpose to finally break the spirit of human beings. Shant Harutyunyan may freely participate in the trials. There will not be a need for vouchers, if the self-appointed authorities wish," as stated in the statement made by the Union of Exiled Armenian Writers and Intellectuals.
The union calls on presses, public and political figures and organizations, the Armenian Diaspora and Diaspora Armenian organizations, the international community and citizens to raise their voices to demand the immediate release of Shant Harutyunyan.
