Political analyst Tigran Abrahamyan has raised concerns about what he describes as selective justice and a lack of transparency surrounding the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war.
Abrahamyan noted that many details of the 44-day conflict remain unclear, from operational planning to specific tragic events. He observed that the government continues to use the war for political purposes through what he termed misleading narratives and uneven application of justice.
The analyst pointed to the case of former Defense Army Commander Mikael Arzumanyan, who has been detained for three years while his trial remains ongoing. Arzumanyan led forces during the final eleven days of hostilities.
In contrast, Abrahamyan highlighted that Jalal Harutyunyan, who commanded troops during the pre-war period and first 33 days of fighting, faced judicial proceedings but was never imprisoned. Following Arzumanyan’s detention, the current Defense Army commander now serves as an adviser to the Chief of General Staff.
While emphasizing he doesn’t seek to determine guilt or prescribe punishment, Abrahamyan expressed particular concern about what he perceives as injustice toward military personnel. He questioned the independence of judicial processes, suggesting courts cannot deliver impartial rulings under the current administration.
The analyst also noted that most senior military officials, both current and former, have remained silent about crucial combat episodes and have not defended colleagues who followed orders to protect the homeland.
