"This is about creating a mechanism to control the implementation of the ceasefire," a ministry spokesman was quoted as saying.

Karabakh authorities have expressed readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and ensure the security of the OSCE Mission members.

He beat out Garth Davis ("Lion"), Barry Jenkins ("Moonlight"), Kenneth Lonergan ("Manchester by the Sea"), and Denis Villeneuve ("Arrival").

Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu stood firm, saying his government "has a responsibility to the people who voted for us" and would not resign.

The film will see the return of Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, the amiable, garrulous pirate who always seems to be one step ahead of trouble.

The Karabakh Defense Army forces continue protecting their positions, retaliating only in case of extreme necessity.

Theron joins fellow series newcomers Helen Mirren and Kristofer Hivju. Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris will also be returning.

About 61 percent of all civilian casualties were caused by anti-government groups like the Taliban and Islamic State, the UN said.

Other directors who got feted this year included the directors behind "The Night Of", "Saturday Night Live" and "O.J.: Made in America".

Australian police say they have stopped more than 11 tonnes of illicit substances bound for the local market in the past 18 months.