  Human rights not protected in AzerbaijanMay 16, 2009 - 14:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Azerbaijani political scientists and experts, Georgia is a leading democracy in the South Caucasus. Armenia is in the second place.Explaining their motivation, the experts said that there is freedom of assembly both in Georgia and Armenia. Meanwhile, Azeri opposition and citizens are not ready to struggle for their rights. The poll conducted by Mirror Azeri newspaper engaged Hikmet Hajizade, Zardusht Alizade, Leyla Aliyeva, Rasim Musabekov and Novella Jafaroglu. From the Georgian side, Georgy Chkheidze, Georgy Margvelashvili and Archi Gegeshidze participated. However, Georgian experts did not rank the countries.   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. |
