Opposition rally in Tbilisi over in peaceSeptember 28, 2007 - 21:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The rally in Tbilisi held to protest the detainment of opposition party leader Irakli Okruashvili is over. Before breaking up, the demonstrators announced formation of a committee for national salvation, which will work out a peaceful plan for power shift in the country. Some demonstrators called for a "rose revolution" unless President Mikhael Saakashvili resigns. However, the rally initiators decided to sustain a pause for several days, Novosti Georgia reports. Irakli Okruashvili, who went into opposition to President Mikhael Saakashvili, was detained in Tbilisi September 27. He is accused under 4 articles of the Georgian Penal Code: extortion, money laundering, abuse of authority and office negligence. 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 | 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. |