{"id":1305,"date":"2025-04-16T17:21:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T17:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2025-04-16T17:21:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T17:21:35","slug":"fight-for-justice-standing-with-vardan-ghukasyan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/hy\/fight-for-justice-standing-with-vardan-ghukasyan\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fight for Justice: Standing with Vardan Ghukasyan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>April 25th\u2014a day that should be filled with celebration for <strong>\u054e\u0561\u0580\u0564\u0561\u0576 \u0542\u0578\u0582\u056f\u0561\u057d\u0575\u0561\u0576\u0568<\/strong>\u2014is instead marked by injustice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, instead of gathering with friends and family, he faces his birthday behind bars, held under fabricated and baseless charges. And in a striking coincidence, his court hearing is scheduled for the same day. But is it truly coincidence? Or is this yet another calculated move in the fight against truth and justice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This moment is about more than just Vardan. It represents a battle against oppression, falsehood, and injustice. It serves as a reminder that his struggle extends beyond himself\u2014he has become a symbol of resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is Vardan Ghukasyan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1308\" style=\"width:364px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan-56x100.jpg 56w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan-253x450.jpg 253w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan-675x1200.jpg 675w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/who-is-vardan-ghukasyan.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardan Ghukasyan is a 47-year-old political refugee and outspoken advocate for free speech. Known for his active presence on social media and as the founder of the political party DOK, he has been a vocal critic of the Armenian government. His supporters argue that his arrest and detention are politically motivated, aimed at silencing his dissenting voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghukasyan&#8217;s journey has been fraught with challenges. After entering the United States in 2022, he sought refuge from what he described as political persecution in Armenia. However, his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February 2025 has sparked widespread controversy. Supporters fear that his deportation to Armenia could endanger his life, as he faces accusations of extortion, calls for violence, and contempt of court\u2014charges his advocates vehemently deny as baseless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raising Our Voices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1EKnFRzGre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1307\" style=\"width:403px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/armeniaglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480960338_576100805455401_7434856341854913399_n.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardan\u2019s voice is the voice of truth, freedom, and justice, and it is one we will not allow to be silenced. On <strong>April 25th at 12:00 PM<\/strong>, supporters will gather near the <strong>U.S. Embassy in Armenia<\/strong> to demand fairness, transparency, and the rejection of political persecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This protest is more than just support for Vardan\u2014it is a message to those who believe they can wield injustice without challenge. It is a statement that we will not accept oppression, that we will stand together against attempts to silence and intimidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Power of Unity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When voices come together, they become impossible to ignore. The fight for justice is not fought alone\u2014it is carried forward by those who refuse to accept the erosion of truth. Vardan\u2019s cause is <strong>our cause<\/strong>, and his struggle is a reflection of all who seek freedom from political injustice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the rally approaches, let this be a call to action. Let this be a moment to stand up, speak out, and demand a future where justice prevails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join us. Raise your voice. Stand for truth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Freedom for Vardan Ghukasyan. Freedom for Armenia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 25th\u2014a day that should be filled with celebration for Vardan Ghukasyan\u2014is instead marked by injustice. 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