Dozens of gunmen occupy Libya's parliamentNovember 1, 2012 - 22:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dozens of gunmen have occupied Libya's parliament to register their anger over the formation of the new government, according to BBC News. The militiamen are demanding some of the ministers be removed because they have links to the late Muammar Gaddafi's regime. At least a dozen trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns are lining the main road to the parliament. Libya held a peaceful election in July and finally agreed the composition of a government on Wednesday, Oct 31. Prime Minister Ali Zidan gained the support of the National Congress for his choice of ministers. His list included liberal figures and Islamists in an attempt to forge a coalition acceptable to all parties. But negotiations were disrupted by protests earlier this week. Late on Wednesday gunmen broke through security and occupied the Congress building. Some of the gunmen were dressed in scruffy army fatigues and others in civilian clothes. Some are from the western city of Misrata and others are from Tripoli, and few are willing to talk to the media. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |