U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has publicly expressed concern over the recent arrests of Armenian government critics, specifically naming Mr. Samvel Karapetyan and clergy of the Armenian Church, and has called on Armenian authorities to uphold democratic values.
Sherman emphasized that the U.S.-Armenia relationship is rooted in a shared commitment to democracy and revealed that he raised the issue directly with Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States, Lilit Makunts.
Sherman’s statement on X runs as follows: “Vice Chair of the Armenia Caucus, I am deeply concerned about recent arrests of Armenian dissidents, including Mr. Samvel Karapetyan and clergy of the Armenian Church. Our relationship with Armenia is built on our shared dedication to democracy. I expressed these concerns earlier today to Armenia’s Ambassador Lilit Makunts.”
Brad Sherman represents California’s 32nd Congressional District and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus.
