Armenia has placed the head of its Apostolic Church and senior clergy on trial over allegations of spying for Russia, according to Al Jazeera. The accused could face jail time if convicted.
Key facts
- Armenia's head of the Apostolic Church is on trial, according to Al Jazeera.
- Senior clergy are also facing the allegations.
- The charges involve alleged spying for Russia.
- Those accused could face jail time if convicted, according to Al Jazeera.
Armenia has put the head of its Apostolic Church and senior members of the clergy on trial over allegations that they spied for Russia, according to Al Jazeera.
The accused could face jail time if convicted, Al Jazeera reported. The outlet did not detail the specific charges beyond the accusation of spying for Russia.
Further details about the proceedings, the evidence, or the timeline were not provided in the source. The specific identities of the clergy beyond the Church’s head, and any response from the accused, were not stated.
Why it matters
The trial targets the leadership of Armenia's Apostolic Church over spying allegations, but key details of the case remain unreported. Honest Abe News will update this story as more information becomes available.
Frequently asked questions
Who is on trial in Armenia?
According to Al Jazeera, the head of Armenia's Apostolic Church and senior clergy are on trial.
What are they accused of?
They are accused of spying for Russia, according to Al Jazeera.
What penalty could they face?
Al Jazeera reported that those accused could face jail time if convicted.