HRD: Azeri forces have built shelters, accumulated firewood in ArmeniaOctober 18, 2021 - 13:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani armed forces that have invaded the Armenia's Gegharkunik region since mid-May, have built large shelters, accumulated a large amount of firewood, and paved the roads leading to their new positions, Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan said Monday, October 18. "Their activity has recently increased sharply. Moreover, they continue to build new roads, increase the number of servicemen and the amount of weapons in their positions. They are constantly carrying out active engineering work," Tatoyan said in a statement. "They are physically standing in the very lands that belong to the citizens of the Republic of Armenia with the rights established by legal documents." Citing an extensive body of evidence, Tatoyan said the Azerbaijani troops are terrorizing the Armenian civilian population, opening fire on their homes, setting fire to the pastures and stacks of hay. "The presence of the Azerbaijani armed forces in the vicinity of the villages of the Republic of Armenia and in the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia is openly criminal, violates the vital rights of the villagers to live safely, to own property and make money. Their presence disrupts the peaceful life of the people," Tatoyan said. "Therefore, the process of creating a demilitarized security zone around the borders of the Republic of Armenia, the immediate removal of Azerbaijani servicemen from the vicinity of the villages of the Republic of Armenia and the roads between the communities must begin immediately." 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. 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. |