Not recognizing elections in NKR, EU suppresses democracy in the republicMay 29, 2010 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Movement of Artsakh NGO said that the statement made by EU High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Catherine Ashton aims to suppress democracy in the Artsakh Republic. “The statement was made under pressure of Azerbaijan. Moreover, it was prepared by dilettantes. We would like to remind Brussels, which seems to neglect Azerbaijan’s constants threats of war, that a country assumes rights and responsibilities from the moment of its proclamation but not recognition. The people of Artsakh have chosen democracy as a way of development,” the organization said. 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 | Narek 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. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |