Azerbaijanis set fire to road connecting Armenian villagesSeptember 6, 2021 - 14:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani servicemen set fire to areas near the village of Azat in Armenia's Gegharkunik province on September 4, also targeting the road from the village of Norabak to Azat (in the immediate vicinity of an Azerbaijani position), Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan reveals. As a result of the actions of the Azerbaijani military, pastures and other grasslands used by civilians were destroyed within a few days beginning from August 29, people were deprived of their livelihoods, which, in turn, exacerbated social problems facing them. “The fires pose a real threat to the life of the civilian population and their property. Weather conditions, in turn, contribute to the even faster spread [of fires]," Tatoyan noted in his statement. Azerbaijani forces violated Armenia’s border in several sections in the provinces of Syunik and Gegharkunik on May 12 and 13 and are still refusing to withdraw their troops from the area. Since then, almost a dozen Armenian servicemen have been killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting, a dozen others have been wounded, while six troops were captured on May 27, although four of them have already returned home. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |