3 million people suffer from Islamic uprising in Nigeria: agencyMarch 27, 2014 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency said 3 million people are suffering from the Islamic uprising with a quarter million people made homeless in the northeast of the country just this year. According to the Associated Press, the agency said an assessment of the three affected states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa shows children, elderly people and women are most affected. The government agency has provided relief goods but says needs increase daily and asks for help. A statement posted online Thursday, March 27, said the statistics apply only for January to March. The UN refugee agency estimates 470,000 people are displaced in the country and another 30,000 have sought refuge in neighboring countries since the uprising began four years ago. Thousands have been killed and tens of thousands of farmers driven from their land. 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 | 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. |