Two Libyan MPs shot as protesters storm General National CongressMarch 3, 2014 - 09:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two members of Libya's parliament were shot and wounded when protesters stormed the General National Congress (GNC) in the capital, Tripoli, according to BBC News. Witnesses said the two were hit as they tried to drive away from the scene. The protesters, who rampaged through the building, were demanding that the GNC be dissolved and a date set for early elections. There have been demonstrations across the country since congress extended its mandate until later in the year. Those who entered parliament on Sunday, March 2, said they were also angry about the "kidnapping" overnight of demonstrators from a sit-in outside congress. They said those responsible belonged to a former rebel group that operates under the GNC's command. The protesters - mostly young people armed with knives and sticks - stormed the building chanting "resign, resign", AFP reported, citing a member of the GNC. Nuri Abu Sahmein, the speaker, told Al-Nabaa TV that a peaceful protest had been "infiltrated" by armed men. "Two (GNC) members were hit by bullets when they tried to leave the venue in their cars," he said. It was not immediately clear how seriously injured the two were. Images posted on social media showed protesters dragging what they said was the speaker's chair outside parliament and setting fire to it. The BBC says congress has been stormed several times in the past year by various groups and has also been besieged my militias. Peaceful elections were held in Libya last July. However, the North African country is still struggling for stability, three years after the uprising that overthrew late ruler Muammar Gaddafi. Photo: EuroAsiaNews 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 | 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. |