  Turkey arrests top suspect in Syria border blasts June 11, 2013 - 17:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The top suspect of the twin bombings that killed 52 people and injured dozens on May 11 has been detained by security officers in Hatay on the night of June 10, in the Yayladağı district of Hatay’s Güveççi village, only 300 meters from the Syrian border, Hurriyet Daily News reported. Nasır Eskiocak, labeled by the Interior Minister Muammer Güler as the “the main actor of the event, its financier, planner, supporter; the person that paid for the bombs to be delivered,” was captured by a joint operation performed by Hatay Yayladağı district’s border battalion and the Hatay police. The operation was launched after security forces received information regarding Eskiocak’s planned entrance into Syrian territory, resulting in the capturing of Eskiocak and three others, accused of aiding and abetting him. All four suspects were taken to Hatay Police Department by armored vehicles for questioning. 18 suspects in total have been detained at different times over charges related to the 300 kilos of explosive material placed in two vans that went off at Reyhanlı on May 11, with six suspects subsequently released and 12 arrested. The Hatay Governor’s office confirmed Eskiocak’s detainment, describing the operation which led to his capture as “precise and intense.” Eskiocak’s registration within the town records was also confirmed by the governor’s office.   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 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. |
