Armenian NGOs in Georgia under permanent supervision of local authoritiesOctober 30, 2009 - 20:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Social and political organizations are a motive force to Javahk political life, Vahe Sargsyan, an expert at Mitk Analytical Center told a news conference in Yerevan. Yet, Javahk population is unaware of most parties' existence. "Out of 12 parties operating in Javahk, only 2 are known," Sargsyan said.At the same time, he noted that 152 NGOs are operating in 6 former Javahk regions. Sargsyan also pointed out disbalance between the number of Armenian and Georgian organizations. "Out of 77 Akhaltsikhe NGOs only 8 are Armenian," Sargsyan stated, adding that Armenian NGOs in Georgia are under permanent supervision of local authorities. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |