Armenian Authorities Arrest an Archbishop and Accuse Him of Plotting Against the Government

Armenia opposition faction ready to nominate Archbishop Mikael for PM

Hovik Aghazaryan and Hakob Aslanyan are independent MPs who put forward Mikael’s candidacy

Canadian cleric arrested in Armenia in connection to alleged coup attempt

A prominent Canadian cleric of the Armenian Apostolic Church is among more than a dozen people Armenia’s security services have arrested in connection to an alleged coup attempt this week.

Armenia's PM Pashinyan offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot.

Armenian Protest Leader Archbishop, Supporters Arrested In 'Coup' Probe

An Armenian archbishop who led last year massive anti-government protests and at least 14 of his supporters were detained on Wednesday, with law-enforcement authorities accusing them of plotting “terrorist acts” in a bid to seize power.

Armenian authorities arrest archbishop, accuse him of plotting against government

One of Armenia’s top religious leaders was arrested on terrorism charges and accused of plotting to overthrow the government, the second arrest in a week of a prominent political opponent

Security Forces Foiled Coup Plot Involving Senior Cleric, Says Armenia PM

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday said security forces had foiled a coup plot involving a senior cleric, amid his escalating standoff with the leadership of Armenia's Apostolic Church.