France, Britain call for UN meeting to lift sieges on Syrian cities January 15, 2016 - 13:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France and Britain and have asked for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to press for the lifting of sieges on Syrian cities and towns where some 400,000 people are unable to get humanitarian aid, the Associated Press reports. France's UN mission confirmed that a request for a public meeting was made Thursday, January 14 to Uruguay, which currently holds the rotating council presidency. It said no date has yet been scheduled. The United States was initially reported as sponsor of the meeting but its mission said it did not call for it. The request follows this week's delivery of aid to three besieged Syrian towns including Madaya, where the UN reported severe malnutrition and people looking like "skeletons." UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and many other officials have called for all sieges in Syria to be lifted.  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 Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat  To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. |
