UN says violence in Iraq killed over 5,500 civilians in 2014July 18, 2014 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Nations says violence in Iraq has killed more than 5,500 civilians over the first six months of 2014, according to the Associated Press. That time period corresponds with an offensive by the Islamic State extremist group and other Sunni militants that has overrun a huge chunk of northern and western Iraq. In a report released Friday, the UN mission to Iraq said that at least 5,576 civilians were killed and another 11,665 wounded in Iraq since the beginning of the year. In all of 2013, the UN reported just over 7,800 civilians killed. That was the highest annual death toll in years. The new report also documents human rights violations by the Islamic State group as well as Iraqi security forces and associated groups. Related links: 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |