  Armenian boxers attacked in Baku  October 2, 2011 - 16:21 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian boxers, participating in Baku-hosted AIBA World Championships, were attacked. According to Criminal Azerbaijan information agency, a group of Karbakh Liberation Organization (KLO) supporters infiltrated the championship venue. As the the Armenian boxer was entering the ring, their shouts “Armenians, get out!”, “Karabakh or death” were followed by a deluge of stones. The match was suspended. The Armenian boxer, judges and referee left the venue. As ALO leader Akif Nagi stated, “we've been planning the protest action for several days. We must prevent Armenians' participation, and, unless our voice is heard, more drastic measures are under way.”   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 Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
