UN says unable to use Russia's Aleppo pause to send aidNovember 4, 2016 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Nations cannot use Russia's announcement of a unilateral pause in the fighting in Aleppo to send aid into the besieged eastern zone of the city because it does not have the necessary security guarantees, UN spokesman Jens Laerke said on Friday, November 4, Reuters reports. Jessy Chahine-Mankouche, spokeswoman for UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura, said the United Nations was also against the evacuation of civilians unless it was voluntary. A 10-hour Russian-declared ceasefire for Aleppo began on Friday morning with the goal of encouraging civilians and surrendering rebels to leave. The humanitarian pause is the second time Russia and its regime ally have declared passages open for evacuations. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |