US Congressman Brad Sherman has expressed concern over the arrests of Armenian clergy and Tashir founder Samvel Karapetyan.

"As co-chair of the Armenian Caucus, I am deeply concerned about the recent arrests of Armenian dissidents, including Mr. Samvel Karapetyan and representatives of the Armenian Apostolic Church clergy. Our relationship with Armenia is based on our shared commitment to democracy. I expressed this concern today to Armenian Ambassador Lilit Makunts," Sherman wrote on his microblog X.