 Javakhk political activist Chakhalyan sues Georgian president June 13, 2013 - 16:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Javakhk-based political activist, former political prisoner Vahagn Chakhalyan filed a lawsuit against Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, ex-prime minister Vano Merabishvili and former governor of Samtskhe-Javakheti Giorgi Khachidze. In a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Mr. Chakhalyan said the claim was already filed, with the answer to be issued in 30 days. The above mentioned officials earlier accused Chakhalyan of intimidating Georgian priests and committing violence against them. Chakhalyan was arrested by Georgian authorities on July 21, 2008. He was given a 10-year sentence for “organization of large-scale events, public disturbance, hooliganism and illegal possession of weapons,” based on falsified evidence. Chakhalyan was released in January, 2013.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news 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."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.Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders.Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |
