U.S. Embassy issues security alert in ArmeniaSeptember 23, 2022 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan on Friday, September 23 issued a fresh Security alert, urging its citizens to exercise increased caution in Armenia due to armed conflict. Under regulations, U.S. Embassy employees and their families are “prohibited from any non-essential travel” to the following locations: - Tavush region along the M4 highway north of Ijevan and all areas eastward, - Gegharkunik region east of Lake Sevan, - Gegharkunik region south of Lake Sevan and east of the M10 highway, - Yeraskh village in Ararat region, - Vayots Dzor region, east of Yeghegnadzor, - Syunik region. Travel to Nagorno-Karabakh continues to be prohibited. The advisory also urges U.S. citizens to monitor local media for updates, follow the Embassy on social media and prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. The latest round of fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan began in the wee hours of September 13, when the Azerbaijani military attacked Armenian posts and shelled Armenian settlements both on the border and deep behind the frontline. At least 207 people are dead or missing as a result, the Security Council of Armenia said on Monday. 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 | 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. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |