Syria dismisses civil war claims, calls it “struggle against terrorism” June 13, 2012 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian government has denied the country is in a state of civil war, saying it is facing "an armed conflict to uproot terrorism," Belfast Telegraph reported. The statement from Bashar Assad's regime comes a day after the UN's peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous said the conflict had escalated into civil war. The Syrian foreign ministry said his statements lacked objectivity and were inaccurate and "far from reality". The statement added that authorities in Syria are confronting armed groups engaged in "killings, kidnappings and other terrorist acts". Syrian authorities often refer to rebels fighting the regime in Syria as terrorists.   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 Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes  The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |
