CoE concerned over Azerbaijan's "hostile narrative" against Armenia February 5, 2019 - 13:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Council of Europe has expressed concern over Azerbaijan's persistent hostile narrative against neighbouring Armenia. The new opinion on Azerbaijan by the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM) was published Monday, February 4. "The generally positive attitude towards diversity in Azerbaijan starkly contrasts with the persistent hostile narrative against neighbouring Armenia as a result of the ongoing Nagorno Karabakh conflict, which can hardly be discerned from hate speech against Armenians as an ethnic group," the paper says. Also, the Committee said it is deeply concerned by the continued restrictions and problematic legal and political environment for non-governmental organisations and individuals promoting human rights in Azerbaijan, including those of persons belonging to national minorities.   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 About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation  About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty.Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |
