Syrian opposition urges mass protests after university raid May 4, 2012 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syrian opposition groups are calling for mass protests a day after a raid by security forces on university dormitories killed four students and forced the closure of the state-run school, Belfast Telegraph reported. Friday is the day of weekly anti-government protests in Syria, when thousands of demonstrators regularly take to the streets calling for the ousting of President Bashar Assad. The university incident sparked outrage in the north-western city of Aleppo and activists said new protests were expected. The Syrian National Council opposition group urged students across Syria to stage a strike. The group also said the international community through its silence was encouraging the Assad regime to continue with its brutal crackdown on dissent.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
