Egypt's ex-top auditor goes on trial over corruption claim June 8, 2016 - 09:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt's former top auditor, who was sacked after highlighting government corruption, has gone on trial accused of spreading "false news", BBC News reports. Hisham Geneina was fired in March, soon after estimating corruption cost Egypt $67.6bn over four years. Geneina said the figure was based on an exhaustive study, but a presidential commission concluded that he had misled the public with "foreign" help. The former judge denies the charges and says they are politically motivated. Critics say the prosecution raises questions about President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi's avowed commitment to fighting corruption.  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 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. |
