  Amnesty International: CIA Secret Planes Landed in AzerbaijanApril 7, 2006 - 20:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Amnesty International, a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights, has issued a new report on the CIA secret prisons in foreign states. The 20-page report contains the stories of seven prisoners, who were subjected to torture in the secret jails. They are Arabs and a German citizen of Syrian origin.The report maintains the data on the flights of the planes of the third states conveying the prisoners to the secret jails for most part situated on the territories of the NATO member states. Among the countries where the planes landed Russia, Uzbekistan, Spain, Switzerland, Cyprus, Libya and Azerbaijan are mentioned.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
