Azerbaijan keeps violating ceasefire in Karabakh conflict zoneMarch 23, 2016 - 11:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani forces violated the truce on the night of March 22-23, firing over 1700 shots from various caliber firearms, as well as an RPG-7 grenade launcher and a 60-mm mortar, the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army says. Karabakh troops continue controlling the situation on the contact line and protecting their positions. Azerbaijani forces violated the truce on the night of March 21-22, firing over 1100 shots from various caliber firearms. Azerbaijani army kept the situation in the Karabakh conflict zone tense, despite previous agreement to refrain from destabilizing the situation on the contact line. Following the shots fired on the weekend, Azerbaijan habitually rushed to accuse the Armenian side of increasing the tension. The Nagorno Karabakh Ministry of Defense reiterated its commitment to strictly follow the agreements reached, at the same time ready to prevent any provocation by the rival, the Ministry said in a statement. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | 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. 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. 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. |