Yerkir Union: Georgian Interior Minister's statement undisguised cynicismсSeptember 28, 2009 - 12:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerkir Union has slammed the statement Georgian Interior Minister Vano Merabishvili made on September 24.During a visit to Akhalkalaki, Mr. Merabishvili said that "the number of crimes in Samtskhe Javakheti has decreased." "There are people who are displeased with police, because members of their families were arrested." "This statement is nothing but undisguised cynicismс aiming to suppress fair demands of the Armenian population of Georgia," the Union said. "Taking into account the growing interest of the international community in Vahagn Chakhalyan's trial, we call on Georgian authorities to stop persecution and take action for resolution of problems the Armenian community is experiencing. The method of 'police repression' has been exhausted." 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. |