Samsun Police Chief was present in room where images of Dink murderer were takenFebruary 14, 2007 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The investigation continues into the photograph and video images taken of Agos Armenian-Turkish newspaper editor Hrant Dink's killer, 17 year old Ogun Samast, in the Samsun police station directly after his capture, talking, being offered cigarettes, and posing in front of the Turkish flag with security force members. Yesterday, two inspectors sent from Ankara to look into the incident said they have determined that the Samsun Police Chief, Mustafa Ilhan, and one prosecutor were also in the police station's tearoom where the images were taken; in total, 13 people were reportedly present while Samast was in the room. One high level authority from the police headquarters said that disciplinary action taken against Ilhan may go as far as dismissal from his post in Samsun, reports Hurriyet newspaper. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |