  Artsakh President extends condolences over Elena Bonner death June 20, 2011 - 16:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 20, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan issued a letter of condolence over the death of Elena Bonner, a prominent human rights activist and publicist. “In the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, we have learnt with deep sorrow about the death of Elena Bonner, a person who enjoyed great respect in our country,” reads the letter addressed to the family members. “From the very beginning of the national-liberation movement in Karabakh, Elena Bonner had been actively protecting the right of our nation to self-determination. She visited our country and together with us fought for restoration of historical justice and from the highest rostrums demanded to stop human rights violation pursued by Azerbaijan in Nagorno Karabakh. Accept my deep and sincere condolences. In this difficult hour, the people and authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic share with you the whole pain and sorrow of this irretrievable loss. We shall always keep in mind the bright memory of Elena Bonner.”   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |
