Turkish-backed forces take one more town in AfrinFebruary 1, 2018 - 13:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish-backed forces resumed their offensive at the northwestern corridor of the Afrin Canton on Thursday, February 1, targeting the key Bulbul District that is under the control of the People’s Protection Units (YPG), Al-Masdar News says. Led by the Free Syrian Army (FSA), the Turkish-backed forces claimed their fighters took control of the small town of ‘Ali Kar after clashing with the forces loyal to the PYD. The forces have captured the town before; however, they ultimately lost it a few days after a swift counterattack by the YPG. No counterattack has been reported thus far. Photo. AP 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 | 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |