Militants suffer heavy losses after series of assassinations in Idlib May 25, 2018 - 12:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The militants of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham have suffered heavy losses in their ranks recently, as mysterious assassinations continue to plague this large group in the Idlib Governorate, Al-Masdar News reports. According to reports from opposition activists in Idlib, at least three Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham fighters were killed along the Idlib-Hafasraja Road on Thursday, May 24, when unknown assailants opened fire on their vehile. Furthermore, a Shariah Law Chief was assassinated in Salqeen on Thursday when another group of unknown assailants fired on vehicle. The Shariah Law Chief was considered one of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s highest ranking officials in the western countryside of Idlib. These latest assassinations come just days after Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham executed four men for allegedly operating a Syrian intelligence sleeper cell in Idlib.   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 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. |
