Death toll in Syrian protests reaches 32April 9, 2011 - 11:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syrian security forces opened fire on tens of thousands of protesters in the city of Darra, killing 25 and wounding hundreds, witnesses said. State-run TV said 19 policemen and members of the security forces were killed when gunmen opened fire on them, the first significant claim of casualties by the Syrian government. The protests were in response to calls by organizers to take to the streets every Friday to demand change in one of the most rigid nations in the Middle East. Marches were held across the country. At least 32 protesters were killed nationwide, according to human rights activists. Amnesty International said the death toll from three weeks of protest now exceeds 170, according to AP. The calls for reform have shaken the regime of President Bashar Assad, whose family has ruled Syria for more than 40 years. 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 | 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. |