  WikiLeaks: former President Ter-Petrossian was personally profiting from narcotics trade to Iran February 1, 2011 - 17:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Aftenposten Norwegian newspaper posted another portion of WikiLeaks cables, declassifying data on drug transfer from Iran through South Caucasus and Russia. The cables state Iran-Black Sea transit routes to be as follows: Iran-Azerbaijan-Georgia –Black Sea; Iran –Azerbaijan-Russia-Baltic States; as well as those going through NKR territories. “UNODC as well as Azerbaijani officials believe that senior Armenian political and government officials, including former President Ter-Petrossian, are personally profiting from narcotics trade,” the cables dated September 26, 2008 say.   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 |  Latest 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. |
