Azeri puppet opposition runs out of Aliyev’s control?February 24, 2011 - 20:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two Azerbaijani oppositional parties, Democratic Party and Umid (Hope) have created a new political bloc, Karabakh. The agreement was signed by leaders of the parties Sardar Jalaloglu and Igbal Agazadeh. The members of the Karabakh bloc intend to cooperate in a struggle against “current anti-democratic regime of Azerbaijan within the framework of the Constitution and in accordance with international law norms.” The parties will offer common candidates for 2013 presidential, 2014 municipal and 2015 parliamentary elections. Other political parties were invited to joint the bloc. Azeri puppet opposition seems to have run out of control. Still, the success of the struggle is unlikely, considering the fact that President Aliyev is the only one to run the show in Azerbaijan. So, the new “oppositional block” might have been created with a sole purpose of demonstrating the “high level” of democracy and active political struggle in Azerbaijan. The only thing that remains unclear is what Karabakh has to do in the matter. 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. |