Somali militants say French hostage executed January 17, 2013 - 17:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Somalia's most dangerous militant group said that it has killed a French hostage whom French military forces tried to rescue last weekend, Belfast Telegraph reported. Al-Shabab said in a Twitter posting that the agent, codenamed Denis Allex, was executed on Wednesday evening. French officials have said they believe Mr Allex was killed on the night of the rescue attempt. Mr Allex, a French intelligence agent, was taken by the militants in July 2009 and had been held ever since. A French raid on Friday night and early Saturday failed to rescue him, and resulted in the deaths of two French troops and 17 Somalis, French officials said.   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. |
