  Georgian opposition planning national disobedienceMay 11, 2009 - 23:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian opposition plans to announce civil disobedience nationwide, one of the opposition leaders Gubaz Sanikidze said."As of tomorrow we raise an alarm and declare mobilization. Protests will be held all across Georgia. If necessary, we will declare civil disobedience," another opposition leader Kaha Shartava said. On Monday, Mikheil Saakashvili and opposition leaders held a meeting. According to the latest reports the talks proved futile. Former parliament speaker Nino Burjanadze said the opposition will not wait until 2013. "We will defend our national interests," she said, Novosti Georgia reported.   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 Topic Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
