  Karabakh war: Syrian mercenaries sentenced to life for terrorism May 4, 2021 - 19:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A court in the southern Armenian town of Kapan on Tuesday, May 4 handed life sentences to two Syrian terrorist mercenaries deployed by Turkey to Azerbaijan to fight in the 44-day war against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in fall 2020. Head of the Public Relations Department of Armenia's Prosecutor's Office Arevik Khachatryan said Muhrab Muhammad al-Shkheri and Youssef El Abed Al Haji were charged with terrorism offenses. More than 30 mercenaries have been identified and put on wanted list, Khachatryan added. In the war against Artsakh (Karabakh), Turkey supported Azerbaijan militarily, also by transferring terrorist mercenaries from the Middle East to fight against Karabakh. Armenia was the first to report on Turkey's deployment of thousands of Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan. International media publications followed suit, as did reactions from France, Russia, Iran and Syria. The Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army unveiled footage from the interrogation of both terrorists captured during fighting.   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 |  Related sections Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
