  UN WFP and Norwegian refugee council quit activities in AzerbaijanNovember 2, 2007 - 14:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) will phase out operation in Azerbaijan in mid-2008, said Gurban Sadigov, Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers officer for refugees, IDPs, migration and international relations. "Deputy Prime Minister Ali Hasanov has sent a letter to the NRC head office and asked the organization to join future projects in Azerbaijan," he noted. He attributed completion of World Food Program to declining donations and evaporation of emergency situation concerning internally displaced persons, APA reports.   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 |  Related sections 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. |
