Journalists banned access to Armenian Genocide commemoration in TbilisiApril 29, 2011 - 09:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 28, on the initiative of Free Georgia party and with support of the Assembly of Tbilisi Armenians, Tbilisi City Assembly (Sakrebulo) held a special session dedicated to the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The session was attended by members of the City Assembly, representatives of Armenian organizations of Tbilisi and diplomatic corps accredited to Georgia. German director Eric Fridler’s "Aghet" documentary on the Genocide was screened. Unfortunately, the head of staff of the City Assembly banned Georgian and foreign media representatives from attending the event. In this regard, a briefing will be organized tomorrow on April 29 the central entrance of Tbilisi City Assembly, the during which the special statement will be issued, reported the press service of the Assembly of Tbilisi Armenians. 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. |