Activists say 1,900 killed in Syria during peace talks January 31, 2014 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Activists said Friday, Jan 31, that fighting on the ground in Syria has killed nearly 1,900 people, including at least 430 civilians, during the week of UN-hosted peace talks in Switzerland, the Associated Press reports. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday it has counted 1,870 dead from the day the talks started on Jan 22 until Thursday evening. The Observatory says those killed include at least 430 civilians who died from bombs, snipers and missiles. The rest were rebels, al Qaeda militants and forces loyal to President Bashar Assad. The conference in Geneva didn't produce any tangible results but is expected to kick off prolonged negotiations to try to resolve the conflict. The Observatory bases its information from activists on the ground. Syria's civil war has so far killed over 130,000 people. Related links:   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.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. |
