2000 people left Karabakh for Armenia after Azeri-initiated offensive: UNHCRJune 20, 2017 - 12:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - More than 2000 people have moved to Armenia as a result of escalation on the Nagorno Karabakh contact line in April 2016, UNHCR representative in the country Christoph Bierwirth has revealed. Azerbaijan on April 2 last year launched a large-scale military offensive against Karabakh, which left hundreds dead on both sides. Top Armenian and Azerbaijani defense ministers reached an agreement on the cessation of hostilities on April 5 in Moscow. According to him, women, children and the elderly accounted for the greater part of those displaced, while men generally remained in Karabakh “to protect their homes or to take part in operations.” Many of those who have come to Armenia have found shelter with their relatives or friends, who basically belong to a lower class of society, the UN representative said, according to Panorama.am. Bierwirth added the UN Commissioner was especially impressed with the Armenians’ support and hospitality. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |