Syrian army, Jaysh Al-Islam reach agreement in East Ghouta: reportsMarch 16, 2018 - 14:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to preliminary reports from Damascus, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Jaysh Al-Islam have reached a reconciliation agreement in the East Ghouta, Al-Masdar News reports. The reports claim that the Syrian army and Jaysh Al-Islam agreed to terms of a reconciliation agreement that would have the latter turn their heavy weapons into the government and Russian military. Furthermore, seven rules were established: - Jaysh Al-Islam will agree to their release prisoners in Douma, including those from the Syrian army. -Jaysh Al-Islam will hand over all of their heavy weapons to the government. -Jaysh Al-Islam will give the government and army full access roads to Douma; this will allow the wounded to be transported to local hospitals. -Those militants in Douma will decide whether they will go to Idlib, Daraa, or stay in the East Ghouta to settle their cases with the state. -Food staples and aid will enter Douma and a local police unit will be formed by civil leaders in the district. -State Institutions will start to work inside Douma after a “short period”. The basic services of water, electricity and sewage system will take priority. -Individual arms ownership will be organized within existing laws governing administered by the State. The military source added that the Russians have mediated the terms between both parties. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |