Morocco says it arrested cell recruiting fighters for Iraq, SyriaJune 25, 2014 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Morocco's Interior Ministry said Wednesday, June 25, it dismantled a cell recruiting Moroccans to fight for extremist groups in Iraq and Syria, according to the Associated Press. The statement said six men were arrested in the central city of Fez, including one who had previously been detained under the terrorism law. While Morocco has been largely spared the terrorist attacks striking elsewhere in North Africa, police frequently report dismantling cells sending fighters to hotspots like Mali and Syria. The statement warned that many of the fighters hope to return after being trained, to carry out attacks in Morocco. Police say 900 Moroccans are fighting in Syria and 100 have been arrested upon their return. Other recruitment cells were dismantled last May in the Spanish enclave of Melilla and in Fez. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |