UN says 127 dead in Ukraine violence May 22, 2014 - 09:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A UN official said 127 people have died in several weeks of violence in Ukraine's south and east, according to the Associated Press. Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic told the Security Council on Wednesday, May 21, that the human rights situation in eastern Ukraine continues to get worse, with "more arms, and more arms being used." Simonovic also warned of a "wave of displaced persons" emerging from the troubled east. He said about 1,000 have been officially registered so far but said the real number is likely much higher. He also criticized recent abductions of electoral commission members and related intimidation, saying it would make Sunday's elections "that much more difficult."  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 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
