RA Police: opposition was plotting mass disorders March 1March 1, 2008 - 14:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Following the presidential election, Levon Ter-Petrsoyan and his team-mates initiated a sit-down strike in Liberty Square and held unauthorized rallies and marches to destabilize the capital city, reads a statement issued by the RA Police today."Despite repeated warning, the protesters continued to gravely violate the public order and security. On February 29, the Police was informed that the demonstrators will be provided with weapons, grenades, explosive assemblies and iron batons to carry out mass disorders throughout the capital. In response to law enforcers' request to allow search in the square, the oppositionists started throwing stones, iron batons and Molotov cocktails at them. Thereupon, it was decided to take action to prevent mass disorders. As result of collisions, some policemen were injured and taken to hospital. Inciters of public disorders were detained. During the search, pistols, a gas tank, petrol can and sound bombs were found. A Yeraz vehicle filled with wooden and iron batons was detained at Republic party office. The situation is under control. Everything possible is being done to call for account all the initiators of disorders and resumption of normal city life, the Police said. 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. |