Deputies of the Karabakh National Assembly have issued a statement in connection with the arrest of opposition politican Avetik Chalabyan.

“Expressing concern over the choice of a measure of restraint in the form of detention, knowing about the activities, professional and personal qualities of Avetik Chalabyan, we assure that his release will in no way interfere with a fair trial.

We ask you to take measures to change the decision made against Avetik Chalabyan and release the latter from custody, as well as to continue an impartial investigation in accordance with the letter of the law.”

We only note that the said statement bears the signatures of 10 deputies of the Karabakh parliament.