 Azerbaijan suggests restoration of death penalty April 26, 2011 - 20:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Abolition of a death penalty in Azerbaijan was a wrong step, said Azeri MP Ilyas Ismayilov at the meeting of the parliament’s committee on legal policy and state-building. The MP said though the abolition of death penalty was the Council of Europe’s demand, the protection of rights of the sufferers had to be considered, during this penalty’s abolition. “I don’t support the abolition of death penalty. It must be maintained in the crimes committed against personality. We should consider our national interests, when adopting the laws proposed by the Europe.” Ismayilov thinks that there is a need for the restoration of death penalty and it will have an effect on the decrease of the crimes, APA reported.   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. |
