Gagik Jahangiryan dismissed from post of deputy prosecutor generalFebruary 23, 2008 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian signed a decree on dismissal of Gagik Jahangiryan from the post of deputy prosecutor general. By the same decree, Jahangiryan was stripped of the rank of state advisor.On February 22, Gagik Jahangiryan joined the opposition movement led by Levon Ter-Petrosyan. On the same day, prosecutor general Aghvan Hovsepyan petitioned the President for Jahangiryan's discharge. "A prosecutor can't be engaged in politics or be a member of a party. He is obliged to observe neutrality in any situation," the petition read. 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 | 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. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |