  ANC activist Tigran Arakelyan ceased hunger strikeJuly 10, 2009 - 21:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ANC activist Tigran Arakelyan, arrested on charges of hooliganism, has declared his arrest illegal. On July 2, he distributed leaflets about the meeting, when the group of activists was assaulted. As noted by7 Arakelyan, the group's activities were permitted by Municipality's decision No. 102. Arakelyan declared hunger strike on July 6, the second day of his arrest. Later, he was joined by other activists. Following Armenian Pan-National Movement's demand for choosing another method of struggle, Tigran Arakelyan ceased hunger strike, calling on his friends to act likewise, ANC says in a release.   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. |
