Aurora Prize laureate calls for release of Ruben Vardanyan, other Armenian prisoners

2017 Aurora Prize laureate Tom Catena has called for the release of Ruben Vardanyan and other Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan.

“I have known Ruben Vardanyan for years. The charges brought up against him are completely false and absurd. The international community must act now to secure his release and of all Armenian POWs unjustly held in Azerbaijan,” he said in a video message.

I have known @RubenVardanyan_ for years. The charges brought up against him are completely false and absurd. The international community must act now to secure his release and of all Armenian POWs unjustly held in Azerbaijan. #FreeRubenVardanyan #HumanRights #FreeArmenianPOWs pic.twitter.com/GRuCc3oC8D

— Tom Catena (@CatenaTom) March 17, 2025