Persons crossing Armenia's border illegally can seek asylum within 24 hoursNovember 5, 2021 - 12:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The government on Thursday, November 4 approved a decision, which, if OKed by the parliament too, would allow persons, who have illegally crossed the Armenian border, the right to seek asylum within 24 hours. Accordingly, it is proposed to establish that a foreign citizen or stateless person who has illegally crossed the state border of Armenia, or who is being persecuted in the territory of the Republic of Armenia, or who is subject to extradition to a foreign country, has the right to receive clarification by written notice about his right to obtain asylum or refugee status within 24 hours. Said person has the right to submit an application for asylum or refugee status within 15 days from the moment of notification of that right. A police officer, meanwhile, ensures the realization of their right by sending their application for asylum to the authorized body. 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. |