912 demonstrators released in SyriaNovember 30, 2011 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian government released Wednesday, Nov 30, 912 prisoners who were arrested during the months-old unrest and "don't have blood on their hands," the official SANA news agency reported. Earlier in November, the authorities set free as many as 1,180 detainees, as part of the government pledges to release those who were arrested during the eight-month-old unrest. Releasing those who were arrested during the unrest has topped the demands by protesters in the country and was part of a deal concluded lately between the Syrian government and the Arab League ministerial committee to bring the Syrian crisis to a close. Since taking office in July 2000, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has ordered to release hundreds of political detainees, according to Xinhua. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |