Two thousand people were arrested and hundreds are missing in IranJune 29, 2009 - 11:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Around 3000 Iranians participated in Sunday's opposition rally in Tehran. According to witnesses, local police has been trying to disperse rally participants by using teargas.All through the period of opposition rallies' suppression, two thousand people were arrested and hundreds are missing in Iran, International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) Vice-President in Iran Abdol Karim Lahiji said at a rally in support of Iranian opposition in Paris. EU called on Tehran to provide the security of western embassies' employees. OSCE Foreign Ministers urged for liberation of 8 Iranian employees of British Embassy in Tehran, detained on a charge of participation in disorders. Paris rally participants resolved to give collective rebuff to the attempts of Iranian law enforcement agencies to intimidate and persecute European diplomats in Iran, the Media 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 | 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. |