213,000 foreign workers have fled Libya, official saysMarch 7, 2011 - 16:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A top aid official said more than 213,000 foreign workers have fled Libya's violence and hundreds of thousands more are struggling to get out. International Organization for Migration spokeswoman Jemini Pandya said it is seeking $49.2 million to help 65,000 migrant workers and "this still only scratches the surface." She said that is part of a $160 million emergency appeal to be announced by the UN and other agencies on March 7. She said there were about 1.5 million foreign migrant workers inside Libya before fighting began. There also are tens of thousands of other refugees and asylum seekers, The Associated Press reports.   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 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. |
