Pinochet-era former Chile army commander arrested July 8, 2016 - 11:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The former commander of the Chilean army, General Juan Emilio Cheyre, has been detained for alleged involvement in the killing of 15 people in the aftermath of the 1973 military coup, BBC News reports. Cheyre was a young officer at the time of General Augusto Pinochet's coup. He was accused of complicity in the killing of left-wing activists in the northern city of La Serena. The operation was part of the notorious Caravan of Death. The Caravan of Death was a a military unit despatched by General Pinochet to remote Chilean areas to hunt down opposition activists. They travelled from town to town in a helicopter. Gen Pinochet said there would be no mercy for "extremists", and was reportedly annoyed by news that some commanders in provincial towns had been "soft" on political opponents. Cheyre was army commander from 2002 to 2006, after Chile returned to democracy. During his time as army chief, Cheyre said a coup and humans rights violations should "never again" happen in Chile. Eight other former officers have been accused of taking part in the operation in La Serena on 16 October 1973.  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. |
