Colonel charged with negligence during Second Karabakh WarJanuary 27, 2022 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A high-ranking officer has been charged under two articles of the Criminal Code of Armenia in connection with criminally punishable acts allegedly committed during the 44-day war in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in the fall of 2020. According to the Investigative Committee of Armenia, a Colonel of the Artsakh Defense Army, V.Y refused to obey the orders of the regiment commander during the war and showed a negligent attitude to the service, amid martial law declared on September 27. Օn January 19, the colonel was charged under two articles of the Criminal Code of Armenia – "Refusal to perform military service duties committed during martial law, war or in a combat situation" and "Negligent attitude of the chief or official to the service, which has caused significant harm". 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. |