Syrian rebels to reportedly leave Tanf area to northern SyriaSeptember 19, 2018 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The US-backed Syrian rebels and their families are set to leave Tanf area in southeastern Syria to the country’s north as per an agreement with the Syrian government, Al-Masdar News says. The evacuees belong to al-Qaryateen Martyrs Brigade; a US-backed and trained rebel group which has been engaged in fight against both the Islamic State and the Syrian Army. The group is active in Tanf area where the US Army has a military base. According to the agreement, the surrendered militants shall hand over all their heavy weapons and technical vehicles before the Syrian government can transport them to the country’s north. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |