70 political prisoners released in SyriaMarch 26, 2011 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Syrian human rights activist says authorities have released 70 political prisoners. Abdul-Karim Rihawi, who heads the Syrian Human Rights League, says most of those released on Saturday, March 26, had been imprisoned at Saidnaya prison in a Damascus suburb where political detainees are usually kept. He says no further details were immediately available, AP reports. Syria has released groups of detainees in the past week in an effort to appease protesters and contain the fallout from a deadly crackdown on demonstrations that have gripped the country for a week. Authorities have reportedly detained dozens of others during the violence.   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. |
