ARF Dashnaktsutyun not going to appeal presidential election resultsFebruary 25, 2008 - 20:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ARF Dashnaktsutyun doesn't intend to appeal the outcomes of the presidential election and congratulates Serzh Sargsyan on victory, says a statement issued by the ARF Dashnaktsutyun Supreme Body. "We are concerned over the atmosphere of intolerance and hatred in the republic. Our candidate Vahan Hovhannisian endeavored to wage an ideological campaign. However, mass violations on the election day brought the efforts to naught," the statement says. ARF Dashnaktsutyun proposed the ruling coalition to reject collaboration provided by an agreement signed in May 2007 and expressed readiness to renounce the portfolios stipulated by the agreement on cooperation with the Republican Party of Armenia and Prosperous Armenia party. ARF Dashnaktsutyun condemned the efforts of forcible shift of power in the republic and called to look into all violations taken place during the election process. It called to secure freedom of speech and expression, to change the election system, establish dialogue with the opposition and to form a government which will be capable to promote the country's democratic and economic development. 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 | 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. |