With every day that goes by the risk that he might never join our family again increases exponentially: Ruben Vardanyan’s children issue statement

Ruben Vardanyan’s children issued a statement, noting that
with every day that goes by, the risk that he might never join his family again
increases exponentially.

As noted in the statement, Vardanyan’s children have not
been able to communicate with him since his capture and are concerned about his
health and arbitrary treatment.

“We do not want him to become yet another victim of the
political tension in the region, especially as his mission has always been to
reduce this exact same tension and find a peaceful solution to a long-term
conflict,” reads the statement.

Vardanyan children noted that he has never been involved in
any military activities.

“We are encouraged by the support of many who have reached
out but cannot rest until our father and other Armenian prisoners are released.
With every day that goes by the risk that he might never join our family again
increases exponentially.

As his children we call upon you to stand for the rights of
our father, and all wrongfully detained Armenians and to call for his urgent,
safe, and unconditional release. No people should be detained or prosecuted for
their beliefs, religion, or nationality,” reads the statement.