South Sudan says govt. troops retook oil town from rebelsJanuary 10, 2014 - 20:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A military spokesman in South Sudan said government troops have retaken the capital of an oil-producing state from rebels loyal to the country's former vice president, according to the Associated Press. Col. Philip Aguer said Friday, Jan 10 that government troops retook Bentiu after a 2.5-hour battle. Bentiu is the capital of Unity state. Aguer said the forces loyal to Riek Machar had "destroyed" the town. He said rebels looted the bank, stole food and set the market on fire. The loss of Bentiu is a blow to Machar at the negotiating table in Ethiopia, where mediators are trying to defuse a political conflict that broke out Dec 15 and descended into ethnic attacks and military battles. Rebels still control Bor, a state capital outside Juba, the country capital. Aguer said troops will soon retake Bor. Related links: 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |