The trial of two Syrian mercenaries, presided over by Judge Napoleon Ohanyan, has begun in the Syunik Court of First Instance.
Yousef Alabet Al Hajin and Muhammad Al Shkher, Arabs of Syrian origin arrested in Armenia, are accused of several serious crimes - international terrorism, violations of international humanitarian law during an armed conflict: attempted murder, attempted attack on civilians, population.
This serious crime is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The session continues behind closed doors.
