UN convoy targeted in LibyaApril 10, 2012 - 20:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A bomb was thrown at a convoy carrying the head of the United Nations mission to Libya on Tuesday, April 10 a UN spokeswoman said, but no one was hurt in the explosion, Reuters reported. The attack in the eastern city of Benghazi is the first of its kind targeting a foreign mission since last year's revolt overthrew Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and is likely to raise concerns about instability in the country. The attacker missed the convoy and the device exploded about four meters away from the convoy, a Libyan intelligence source told Reuters, leaving a small hole in the road. It was unclear who had thrown the bomb. The source said the device was what is known in Libya as a "gelateena" - an improvised bomb made using TNT and household materials which is small enough to be thrown. Rebels sometimes used them against Gaddafi's forces during last year's rebellion. Security analysts have warned that in the vacuum left by Gaddafi's fall, there is a risk that loyalists of the former leadership or Islamist militants could mount an insurgency along the lines of the one in Iraq after the United States invaded and toppled Saddam Hussein. Any escalation in violence could have an impact on plans by international oil companies to re-start their operations in Libya, home to Africa's biggest proven reserves of crude. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |