Unknown Person Fired upon Opposition Rally in JavakhkOctober 10, 2006 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An unknown person fired upon opposition rally of Industry Will Save Georgia opposition party from a pistol in Akhalkalaki town of Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia, populated by Armenians. In the morning of October 9 party members organized a rally against the returns of the local authority elections. 10 minutes after the beginning an unknown person came up and shoot the oppositionists from a pistol. According to unconfirmed information, there are persons wounded among rally participants. There are no reports on detaining the person.The rally participants tried to rush into the building, where the local administration is situated. As it is known, local self-government body elections on October 5were won by United National Movement party, reports Novosti-Gruzia. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |