List of suspects of Dink killing extendsJanuary 24, 2007 - 13:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The police took in custody Erhan T., a student from Trabzon, as one more suspect of Hrant Dink's killing. He was detained after the evidence given by Yasin Hayal who admitted organization of the murder. However later he confessed he received orders from Erhan T. Hayal handed the weapon to Ogun Samast who shot the journalist. 17-year-old Samast may be sentenced from 18 to 24 years of imprisonment but in case of involvement of any organization in the murder the sentence can be reduced to 4-5 years, reports France Press. 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. |