EFA: ICJ court's ruling provides legal clarity on interpretation of peoples' right to self-determinationJuly 23, 2010 - 18:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On 22 July, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion on Kosovo's declaration of independence. The ICJ ruled that a declaration of independence does not violate any UN resolution or international law if the UN has not expressis verbis prohibited such a declaration of independence in a UN resolution. The ICJ court's ruling will have an influence on the Karabakh conflict, since it provides more legal clarity on the interpretation of peoples' right to self-determination. "Everybody who has ever been to Karabakh in recent years knows that the people there have been so traumatised, they only trust themselves. They would all rather defend their security with arms than trust anyone to govern them. The conflicting parties and the international players involved need to reflect these de facto and the new de jure aspects in their actions", commented EuFoA Secretary General, Michael Kambeck. Today, the administration of Nagorno-Karabakh and several political actors enthusiastically welcomed the ICJ ruling, and also a public reaction in Stepanakert can be expected. The ICJ ruling was also welcomed by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, European Friends of Armenia AISBL reported. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |