Armenian opposition podcasters detained after ex-president interview

Two opposition figures in Armenia, Vazgen Sagatelyan and Narek Samsonyan, the hosts of the podcast Imnennim, have been remanded in custody for two months.

The arrests follow allegations of disorderly conduct, Caliber.Az reports via Armenian media.

The charges stem from a complaint by the Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, Alen Simonyan, who claimed the hosts had insulted him.

The podcast Imnennim recently featured former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan as a guest, drawing significant public attention.

By Aghakazim Guliyev