David Babayan
Former Foreign Minister of Artsakh and presidential adviser
Case timeline
Exclusive Interview: Artsakh Foreign Minister Babayan in Washington D.C.
On September 21, the 301 team had the opportunity to sit down with David Babayan, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh, during his visit to Washington…
SOURCE →‘The Artsakh Podcast’ by 301
As you are well aware by now, the Azeri blockade on Artsakh has surpassed 250 days, and the situation is growing more dire than ever. While protests continue…
SOURCE →Serves as Foreign Minister of Artsakh and presidential adviser
David Babayan served as Foreign Minister of Artsakh and as an adviser to the President.
Episode 2 with David Babayan
Join us for our second episode of The Artsakh Podcast with special guest Davit Babayan. We dive into our current geopolitical realities and the challenges and opportunities that…
SOURCE →Azerbaijani forces illegally took him hostage
Recorded location: Stepanakert, Artsakh. Transferred to Baku.
ICRC visits current and former Artsakh leaders illegally detained in Baku
ICRC visits current and former Artsakh leaders who have been illegally detained in Baku. They were also able to speak to their family members. APA reported the news…
SOURCE →Azerbaijan Demands 16-Year to Life Sentences in an Illegitimate Trial of Artsakh’s Leaders and Civilians
Azerbaijan’s prosecution has brought its staged trial in Baku to its final phase, requesting the most severe and politically motivated sentences yet against the detained leadership and civilians…
SOURCE →Sentenced to life imprisonment on 5 Feb 2026
Azerbaijan Sentences Former Artsakh Leaders to 20 Years to Life Imprisonment in Sham Trial
Today, Azerbaijani courts announced multiple life imprisonment sentences in sham proceedings in Baku, concluding a trial against former Artsakh political leaders, military officials, and civilians that lacked any…
SOURCE →U.S. Congressional Leaders Demand Release of Armenian Hostages Held by Azerbaijan
Members of Congress joined a Capitol Hill press conference on June 24 marking the 1,000th day of Azerbaijani detention of Armenian prisoners of war, former Artsakh officials, and…
SOURCE →Corsican Assembly Calls for Immediate Release of 19 Armenian Hostages Held in Azerbaijan
The Corsican Assembly has adopted a resolution calling for the immediate release of 19 Armenian prisoners unlawfully held in Azerbaijan, according to the Artsakh Support Association (ASA). The…
SOURCE →Baku “Court” Rejects Appeals of Armenian Hostages, Leaves Illegal Sentences Unchanged
The Baku “court” has rejected the appeals of Armenian hostages and upheld the sentences imposed on February 5, 2026, leaving all convictions and prison terms unchanged. The following…
SOURCE →“We May Be Behind Bars, but We Are Not on Our Knees”: Artsakh’s Former Foreign Minister David Babayan Slams Appeal Trial as “Theater”
Another voice from behind the walls of a Baku prison. David Babayan, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh, has spoken after the conclusion of the appellate…
SOURCE →Armenian Human Rights Defender Takes Baku Trials of 15 Armenian Hostages to ECtHR
On August 21, Siranush Sahakyan filed an application with the European Court of Human Rights over violations of rights of 15 Armenians illegally being held in Azerbaijan. The…
SOURCE →Congress Rallies for Return of Artsakh Refugees, Release of Armenian Hostages
Lawmakers demand Azerbaijani accountability at ANCA Capitol Hill program marking three years since Azerbaijan's genocide of Artsakh A dozen Members of Congress demanded Azerbaijan release Armenian hostages held…
SOURCE →David Babayan Reports Two Key Developments in Trial From Baku Prison
Former Artsakh Foreign Minister David Babayan has sent a new message from a Baku prison, detailing the latest developments in the cases against Armenian captives illegally held in…
SOURCE →