Baku’s authorities allow opposition to hold rally only on the city outskirtsApril 14, 2011 - 19:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku Mayor’s Office replied to the letter sent by the Public Chamber concerning the rally scheduled for April 17, deputy chairman of Musavat Party Tofig Yagublu told APA. He said Baku Mayor’s Office has not allowed the opposition to hold the rally near Narimanov cinema. It has designated another location for the rally, at the square in front of the driving school in Bibiheybet settlement. Tofig Yagublu said the Public Chamber has not agreed to the proposal of Baku Mayor’s Office and will hold the rally in Sahil park from 04:00pm to 06:00pm on April 17. 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 | 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |