Most Azeris think there will be no war in KarabakhMarch 13, 2007 - 21:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri political scientist Rasim Musabekov has published the outcomes of a survey held among 1000 people in 15 regions and 12 town of Azerbaijan in December 2006.12,7% of Azerbaijani citizens think that war in Nagorno Karabakh will be resumed. 46,7% suppose that "neither war no peace" situation will be maintained. 38,4% await progress in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. 59,4% sweep aside any idea of compromise. 11,5% spoke out for "granting a cultural autonomy and local self-government system" to Nagorno Karabakh. 9,5% think that Karabakh may be granted autonomy similar to Nakhichevan's one. 11,1% consider that the status of "the self-proclaimed republic should be determined through a referendum under a condition that the Azeri refugees will return to their homes," reports Novosti Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has many times stated that Azerbaijan is ready to fight for Karabakh. In an interview with a Turkish newspaper last October he said "war is never excluded." 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 | 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |