Syria slams France for pledging to aid rebels September 9, 2012 - 16:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syria's Foreign Ministry spokesman has criticized France for pledging to aid the rebels, saying that will undermine the mission of UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, The Associated Press reports. Jihad Makdessi said France's declared intention to support the rebel Free Syrian Army demonstrates its "support for the militarization" of the conflict. French officials acknowledge providing communications and other non-lethal equipment to Syrian rebels but say they won't provide weapons without international agreement. Makdessi said Sunday, Sept 9, Syria is "fully committed" to cooperating with Brahimi. He also said those who "hinder, fund, harbor and arm rebels" should instead help Brahimi's mission succeed.   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 |  Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
