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Baku appeal hearings for Armenian convicts

Analysis based on 37 articles · First reported May 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Sentiment
-10
Attention
1
Articles
37
Market Impact
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Market Impact

This event has minimal direct impact on global financial markets. It may affect investor sentiment regarding geopolitical stability in the South Caucasus region, but the proceedings are a domestic legal matter in Azerbaijan.

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Event Summary

The Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals is conducting hearings on appeals filed by Armenian citizens convicted by the Azerbaijan — Baku Military Court on February 5, 2026, for crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, genocide, terrorism, and other offenses related to Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan. The convicts include former leaders of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh republic, such as Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, and Levon Mnatsakanyan, among others. The hearings began on May 26, 2026, and have continued through July 10, 2026, with defense lawyers requesting acquittals and the prosecution opposing. The court has dismissed some motions and scheduled further sessions.

Key Actions
95 Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals began trial
90 Azerbaijan — Baku Military Court sentenced to imprisonment Arayik Harutyunyan
90 Azerbaijan — Baku Military Court sentenced to imprisonment Davit Ishkhanyan
90 Azerbaijan — Baku Military Court sentenced to imprisonment David Babayan
90 Azerbaijan — Baku Military Court sentenced to imprisonment Levon Mnatsakanyan
80 Azerbaijan — Baku Military Court sentenced to imprisonment Arkadi Ghukasyan
80 Azerbaijan — Baku Military Court sentenced to imprisonment Bako Sahakyan
80 Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals scheduled appellate review
70 Arayik Harutyunyan requested acquittal Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals
70 Levon Mnatsakanyan requested acquittal Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals
40 Davit Allahverdiyan requested acquittal Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals
40 Melikset Pashayan requested acquittal Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals
40 Arkadi Ghukasyan requested acquittal Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals
30 Davit Ishkhanyan submitted notes to court Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals
30 Anar Alakbarov requested dismissal of motion Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals
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Entities Involved
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Azerbaijan
The state prosecuting the defendants; the hearings affirm its judicial sovereignty over the conflict.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Arayik Harutyunyan
Former de facto leader of Nagorno-Karabakh, sentenced to life imprisonment; his appeal is being heard.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -50.0
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Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals
The court is presiding over the appeal hearings, making procedural rulings and scheduling further sessions.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Davit Ishkhanyan
Former de facto president of Nagorno-Karabakh, sentenced to life imprisonment; he submitted notes and motions to the court.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -50.0
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David Babayan
Former de facto foreign minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, sentenced to life imprisonment; he requested meetings with his lawyer and maintains innocence.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -50.0
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Armenia
The defendants are Armenian citizens; the proceedings are a point of bilateral tension.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Arkadi Ghukasyan
Former de facto president of Nagorno-Karabakh, sentenced to 20 years; his defense requested acquittal.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -40.0
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Bako Sahakyan
Former de facto president of Nagorno-Karabakh, sentenced to 20 years; his appeal is being heard.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -40.0
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Levon Mnatsakanyan
Former de facto defense minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, sentenced to life imprisonment; his appeal is being heard.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -40.0
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Azerbaijan — Baku Military Court
Issued the original convictions on February 5, 2026, which are now under appeal.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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David Manukyan
Sentenced to life imprisonment; his appeal is being heard.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -40.0
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Elmar Rahimov
Presiding judge of the Azerbaijan — Baku Court of Appeals panel.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Finland — Office of the Prosecutor General of Finland
Represents state prosecution in the appeal hearings.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Abbas Abbasli
Head of department at the Prosecutor General's Office, representing state prosecution.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Anar Alakbarov
Prosecutor representing state prosecution; argued against defense motions.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Relationships
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