4,707 people killed in Ukraine conflict: UNDecember 15, 2014 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Around 1,300 people have been killed in Ukraine since a September ceasefire, a UN report said, according to Reuters. As of Dec 12, 4,707 combatants and civilians had been killed since pro-Russian militias seized eastern regions near the border with Russia in April. Of these deaths, 1,357, or nearly 30 percent, were recorded after the Sept 5 truce, some of which may have occurred prior to that date, the report released on Monday, Dec 15 said. "The conflict is in its ninth month and the situation is becoming increasingly dire for the population still living in the east," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said in a statement. The central government in Kiev has severed financial ties with the separatist territories, cutting off pensions and welfare payments due to fears that the funds would end up financing rebel military operations. "The situation of many people, including those held against their will, in areas under the control of the armed groups may well be life-threatening," Zeid said. Photo: Reuters 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |