  No Armenian citizen among IS militants detained in Egypt: ministry October 28, 2015 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - No Armenian citizens were among the Islamic State members, detained in Egypt, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a tweet. "In response to a request by the Armenian Embassy to Cairo, the Egyptian authorities confirmed the absence of Armenian citizens among Daesh militants,” Tigran Balayan wrote. RIA Novosti reported earlier that the Egyptian armed forces had arrested 6 Islamic State militants in Cairo, who had arrived in the country from Libya to orchestrate terrorist attacks on tourist sites. According to the report, a former Tajik army colonel, citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Serbia, Syria, Iran and Egypt were allegedly among those arrested.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
