Azeri Diaspora in Netherlands holds protest against AliyevApril 8, 2011 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Diaspora in the Netherlands held a rally near the building of the Dutch Parliament to support attempts for a democratic change in Azerbaijan and condemn the recent violence of the Azerbaijani government towards journalists, political and civil activists. The rally participants chanted slogans against Ilham Aliyev’s dictatorial regime in Azerbaijan, demanded freedom to the political prisoners and called for a political change in the country. The rally was attended by the representatives of the Dutch Parliament - Harry van Bommel and Wassila Hachchi, according to Azerireport. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |