Kasprzyk: Number of Killed and Wounded in Karabakh Conflict Region IncreasedDecember 16, 2005 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - December 15 Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict region Andrzej Kasprzyk voiced regret over the increase of the number of killed and wounded in the conflict zone. In his words, the violations of agreements and cease-fire are caused by the fear of the soldiers. "This year the number of killed and wounded. This is terrible. But it's a fact," A. Kasprzyk stated in Baku. He also informed that the next monitoring at the contact line of the Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh armed forces will be held in January 2006. "Presently I am dealing with the visit of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs to the region. Then I will return to Brussels," said Kasprzyk adding that according to the agreement the monitoring should be held once in two months. 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. |