Georgia launched a series of ungrounded arrestsJanuary 27, 2009 - 20:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian-inhabited Samthkhe Javakheti region of Georgia can become a bridge in the Armenian-Georgian relations, an Armenian MP said. "Meanwhile, leaders of Armenian cultural organizations are arrested in Georgia. They are charged of espionage and formation of illegal armed units but no facts proving the accusations were produced," Shirak Torosyan told a news conference in Yerevan. Grigory Minasyan and Sargis Hakobjanyan were detained in Samtskhe Javakheti on January 22. A criminal case in compliance with articles 18.1, 223.1 and 314 (formation of illegal armed unit and espionage) of the Georgian Penal Code was initiated. Touching on the problems that befell Armenians of Javakheti, Mr. Torosyan pointed out to the language barrier, differentiation in salaries and voting rights between Armenians and Georgians and inhibition of free communication with Armenia. "Javakhk can fall a victim to Georgian unification the authorities speeded up after defeat in the August war," he said. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |