AZERBAIJAN MAY BE EXPELLED FROM PACEFebruary 1, 2005 - 23:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "If before the PACE April session the question of political prisoners is not solved in Azerbaijan, the country can lose its mandate in the organization," PACE Rapporteur on political prisoners in Azerbaijan Malcolm Bruce told BBC. In his words, he studies the case of seven opposition leaders and thinks that these could be referred to as political prisoners. Human rights proponent Leyla Yunus noted that she had many times warned about the patience of international organizations being limited. "Only by means of universal amnesty Azerbaijan can avoid undesirable consequences," L. Yunus emphasized. It should be reminded that Azerbaijan is the only South Caucasian country, where political prisoners are still available 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. |